Lithos Group Successfully Validates Impurity Removal from Lithium Brines with AcQUA™ Pre-Treatment Technology
Results demonstrate superior lithium recovery and elimination of impurities compared to competitors and traditional methods.
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – LiTHOS Group Ltd. (“LiTHOS” or the “Company”) (CBOE CA: LITS) (OTCQB: LITSF) (FSE: YU8) (WKN: A3ES4Q), a leader in lithium brine pre-treatment and extraction technology solutions, has announced the successful validation of impurity removal from raw field brines using its patent-pending AcQUA™ pre-treatment technology. The results demonstrate the company’s ability to efficiently remove impurities from lithium brines, resulting in superior lithium recovery and environmental sustainability.
High Performance Impurity Rejection Results Matching Company Expectations
LiTHOS’ AcQUA™ technology delivers impressive impurity rejection rates without the need for chemicals, reagents, or fresh water.
According to Scott Taylor, CEO of LiTHOS, the upstream impurity rejection results from the demonstration plant were in line with the company’s high-performance expectations. The AcQUA™ pre-treatment technology allows for the removal of key impurities without the use of chemicals, reagents, or fresh water. This process delivers a high-quality monovalent cation solution that can be further concentrated using DLE technology. The elimination of impurities such as magnesium and sulfates is crucial for enabling subsequent DLE throughput capacity at an industrial scale.
AcQUA™ Pre-Treatment Technology Outperforms Competitors
LiTHOS’ AcQUA™ technology offers advantages over Lilac Solutions and traditional evaporation ponds.
LiTHOS’ demonstration scale pilot-plant has achieved superior lithium recovery compared to its competitors. In addition to the industry-leading performance, the AcQUA™ pre-treatment technology eliminates the need for acid consumption and fresh water, making it an environmentally sustainable solution. Unlike traditional methods that rely on evaporation ponds, LiTHOS’ process eliminates the need for water entirely. These accomplishments support the company’s goal of scaling lithium supply and production efficiencies while minimizing local environmental impacts.
Key Attributes of LiTHOS AcQUA™ Technology
LiTHOS’ AcQUA™ technology offers high performance, environmental sustainability, and scalability.
LiTHOS’ AcQUA™ pre-treatment technology exhibits several key attributes that set it apart from competitors. Firstly, it boasts high-performance impurity removal rates, effectively eliminating impurities that can hinder downstream DLE performance. Additionally, the AcQUA™ technology is environmentally sustainable, eliminating the need for evaporation ponds and reducing freshwater consumption by 100% compared to conventional DLE technologies. Lastly, LiTHOS’ design and delivery approach, using readily available equipment from established vendors, reduces scale-up risks and increases process uptime.
Impurity Removal Plays a Vital Role in Lithium Enriched Brines
Impurity removal is crucial for successful lithium extraction and processing.
The importance of impurity removal in lithium-enriched brines cannot be overstated. Impurity ratios, such as the magnesium-to-lithium ratio and sulfate-to-lithium ratio, significantly impact the recovery of lithium and the cost of processing. As outlined in a 2023 Goldman Sachs report, high impurities in traditional brine ponds can be expensive to process. LiTHOS’ AcQUA™ pre-treatment technology addresses this challenge by effectively removing impurities, paving the way for efficient lithium extraction and processing at an industrial scale.
About LiTHOS Group Ltd.
LiTHOS Group is an emerging leader in lithium brine pre-treatment and extraction technology solutions.
LiTHOS Group Ltd. is a rapidly emerging leader in lithium brine pre-treatment and extraction technology solutions. The company’s mission is to deliver sustainable lithium production without the use of evaporation ponds. LiTHOS’ patent-pending AcQUA™ technology covers the entire value chain, from conditioning and pre-treatment of raw brines to the purification of battery-grade lithium feedstock. With two fully operational processing facilities and partnerships with strategic mineral resource owners, LiTHOS is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for sustainable lithium production.
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Analyst comment
Positive news. The successful validation of LiTHOS Group’s AcQUA™ pre-treatment technology for impurity removal from lithium brines demonstrates superior lithium recovery and elimination of impurities compared to competitors. This technology offers high performance, environmental sustainability, and scalability, paving the way for efficient lithium extraction and processing at an industrial scale. As a result, LiTHOS Group is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for sustainable lithium production.
