Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Technology
Fracking-style technology for sustainable lithium mining.
Time
Hours
Vs 18 Months
Recovery
90%
Vs 50% Ponds
Footprint
Small
Land Usage
Executive Summary
DLE allows lithium to be extracted from brine water in hours instead of months, using selective membranes. It unlocks massive reserves in the US and Europe.
The Evaporation Pond Problem
Traditional lithium mining in South America involves massive evaporation ponds that use huge amounts of water and take 18 months to harvest. It is weather-dependent and inefficient. DLE acts like a water filter, selectively grabbing lithium ions and returning the brine to the aquifer.
Unlocking the Salton Sea
California's Salton Sea holds enough lithium to power the entire US EV market. DLE is the key to unlocking it. Geothermal plants can pump up hot brine, generate electricity, extract lithium, and reinject the fluid. It is the greenest lithium on earth.
Strategic Independence
DLE allows Western nations to produce their own lithium, reducing reliance on Chinese refining. It is a matter of national security. Tracking DLE projects is essential for predicting the future cost curve of batteries.
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