This should come as no surprise, as lithium-ion batteries are essential to electric vehicles and energy storage.
Because of the increased demand for electric vehicles, lithium extraction technology has seen heavy investment.
These technologies aim to extract lithium from brine using filters, membranes, ceramic beads, and other “micro-level” solutions.
Before the US could boost lithium production, we would need a clear plan to provide ample amounts of both.
According to this report, geothermal technologies are about to unlock large amounts of lithium hidden in naturally occurring hot brines.
It stated that the lithium extracted via the ion exchange in the recovery area boasts superior separation efficiencies.
US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm remarked at an energy conference last month that DLE technology was a “game-changer” and a “great opportunity” for the United States.
The company called the study “a strategically important step” toward creating North America’s first fully renewable, fully-electric, and fully integrated lithium processing operation.
Starting this month, the study will accelerate the company towards commercialized lithium production.
Meanwhile, Snow Lake Lithium will continue its engineering evaluation and drilling program across its Thompson Brothers Lithium Project site.