Sources and links on page 169 (3)
Links embedded in the original report PDF, including citations and other references. These destinations have not been independently reviewed. Links open in a new tab.
Text on page 169
Raw Materials
Lithium 101 | Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE)
Companies turn towards direct lithium extraction due to difficulties accessing hard rock minerals and the time/water intensity of brines
>90% lithium recovery >99% impurity removal 200-100x lithium concentration factor
DLE should be:
less impactful to the environment (less water intensive)
lower carbon production
lower water consumption
powered by renewable energy (although technically brines do this)
Reduce time spent getting a mine/refinery up and running
70-80% efficient in terms of conversion
Source: Battery Talk: Lithium in Batteries Part 1, Battery Talk: Lithium in Batteries Part 2,,Battery Talk: Lithium in Batteries Part 3
Lithium 101 | Direct Lithium Extraction
Extracted from the PDF; charts and images may read imperfectly.
Page 169 · 6/18