Environmental Impact of Direct Lithium Extraction From Brines

Environmental impact of direct lithium extraction from brines

Evaporitic technology for lithium mining from brines has been questioned for its intensive water use, protracted duration and exclusive application to continental brines. In this Review, we analyse the environmental impacts of evaporitic and alternative technologies, collectively known as direct lithium extraction (DLE), for lithium mining, focusing on requirements for fresh water, chemicals, energy consumption and waste generation, including sp…

Halliburton wins contract related to Northeast Texas lithium extraction project

Halliburton will plan and design GeoFrame Energy's first demonstration phase wells in the Smackover Formation for a project using Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE).

Two lithium processing projects added to federal permitting dashboard - Charged EVs

The US Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has announced the federal permitting of two DOE-supported lithium processing projects. The projects—Kings Mountain and Liberty Owl—are aimed at increasing lithium processing capacity in the US in order to develop more secure domestic supply chains. The Kings Mountain, NC Project, owned by chemical manufacturer Albemarle, is receiving a $150-million federal award through DOE’s Office of Manuf…