LithiumBank Opens cDLE Pilot Plant in Canada
LithiumBank has opened the doors of Clean TeQ Water and Go2Lithium‘s cDLE pilot plant on schedule in Calgary, marking a milestone in the Company’s effort to unlock Alberta’s substantial lithium resources.
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The results of this pilot plant testing are anticipated to contribute to the feasibility phase of LithiumBank’s development plans, as the Company advances toward commercial development.
Lithium is commonly used in lithium-ion batteries, which are needed to power electric vehicles. It is also used in a wide range of products, including greases and medication. Given the rising demand for lithium as electric vehicle production advances, Canada has included lithium on its critical minerals list. The Alberta provincial government is supportive of the project and its advancement of the future of lithium production in Alberta, and Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean is participating in the pilot plant opening.
The pilot plant uses Clean TeQ Water’s Joint Venture Company, Go2Lithium’s cDLE® technology to provide environmental and economic benefits over traditional methods of extracting lithium from brines, and produces a clean, lithium-rich concentrate suitable for further refining. The pilot project aims to attain key performance indicators with a focus on lithium recovery, selectivity, flow rate and concentrate quality.
The plant is expected to process 10,000 litres per day of lithium-containing brines, making it one of the largest DLE pilot plants in North America.
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