Direct Lithium Extraction is an innovative process used to extract lithium from brine resources. It employs advanced technologies such as ion exchange, adsorption, solvent extraction, or membranes to selectively extract lithium directly from brine. We are partnering with Koch Technology Solutions to apply their Li-pro(™) Lithium Selective Sorption technology at our South West Arkansas project.
DLE extracts lithium from brine more efficiently and sustainably compared to traditional methods. The technology boasts a smaller land footprint compared to hard rock mining and evaporative processes, which are time intensive and consume large amounts of water. DLE more consistently and efficiently delivers high-purity lithium suitable to produce battery-grade lithium products.
Our partnership with Koch Technology Solutions and use of their Li-pro LSS product is the key to helping us unlock the vast potential of the Smackover and deliver against future domestic lithium demand.