The field unit is expected to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide monohydrate.
“The introduction of this initial field unit marks the achievement of another critical milestone in our strategy to become one of North America’s first commercial producers of lithium from oilfield brine,” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO of Volt Lithium.
“Volt has reached a critical inflection point with this achievement and is well-positioned to commence direct lithium extraction (DLE) operations in the field during Q3 2024, which aligns with our previous guidance.”
Volt’s DLE approach involves a two-stage process. The first focuses on removing contaminants from the brine before extraction. By partnering with a water treatment and filtration systems sub-contractor, the team ensured efficient brine treatment, facilitating the subsequent extraction process.
