Latest Brine Extraction News

Neometals Ltd and partner Omaha Value have secured a 60-day exclusive option to evaluate lithium and potash brines from historic oil and gas wells in Utah’s Paradox Basin, aiming to leverage existing infrastructure for accelerated critical minerals exploration.

Mandrake Resources reports significant lithium concentrations in clastic zones of the Paradox Formation at its Utah Lithium Project, highlighting strong potential for large-scale lithium brine extraction.

Altamin Limited has been awarded a A$3.62 million refundable grant to advance its Lazio project in Italy, aiming to develop an innovative geothermal-powered process for extracting critical raw materials like lithium, boron, and sulphate of potash.

Anson Resources has submitted a permit application for a production-scale disposal well at its Green River Lithium Project, marking a key step toward full-scale lithium production in Utah. This well will support both demonstration and future operations, enhancing geological understanding and resource modeling.

Anson Resources is leveraging historic diamond core samples to refine flow rate estimates and upgrade its Green River lithium resource, accelerating its path to production.

Anson Resources has confirmed its Bosydaba#1 well can supply brine at 6,000 barrels per day, meeting the flow requirements for its planned lithium extraction demonstration plant in Utah. This milestone reduces costs and accelerates project timelines.

Lake Resources has updated its lithium ore reserve for the Kachi Project in Argentina, unveiling an optimized mine plan that boosts lithium grades and recovery while cutting costs and environmental impact.

Anson Resources reports a significant 44% increase in lithium assay values at its Green River Lithium Project, driven by aquifer 'clean-up' during brine extraction. This improvement promises enhanced resource potential and cost efficiencies ahead of a planned JORC upgrade.

The Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission has approved a 2.5% lithium royalty for brine projects, providing Pantera Lithium with regulatory clarity and a competitive fiscal framework that enhances its Smackover Project’s commercial prospects.

Anson Resources has negotiated a pioneering scaled royalty structure for its Green River Lithium Project in Utah, reducing the previous flat 5% rate to a sliding scale tied to lithium prices. This move enhances project viability and investment certainty amid evolving regulatory reforms.

Anson Resources has gained approval from the US Bureau of Land Management to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, advancing its efforts to define a JORC Mineral Resource. This milestone underscores the project's potential and positions Anson closer to securing critical financing.

Arizona Lithium advances its Prairie Project with a pioneering commercial development plan for lithium brine extraction, regulatory approvals, and a $1.3 million capital raise to fund initial production.