Latest Extraction Technology News

Lithium Universe has secured exclusive rights to a novel solar panel recycling technology focused on extracting silver, addressing soaring demand and supply deficits. This innovation positions the company at the forefront of sustainable critical metals recovery amid growing solar waste challenges.

Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Pantera Lithium Limited has agreed to sell its Smackover lithium brine project in Arkansas to Energy Exploration Technologies for A$40 million, combining cash and stock consideration while retaining equity exposure to the lithium sector.

Anson Resources has partnered with POSCO Holdings to develop a demonstration plant for Direct Lithium Extraction at the Green River Lithium Project, aiming to validate new technology and boost US lithium supply.

Neometals’ joint venture Reed Advanced Materials has signed a non-binding MoU with Rio Tinto to collaborate on advancing the ELi Process, a lithium hydroxide production technology promising significant cost and environmental benefits.

Everest Metals has been accepted into the US Defence Industrial Base Consortium, unlocking strategic collaboration and funding opportunities for its Mt Edon Rubidium Project in Western Australia. This milestone advances Australia’s first commercial rubidium production, addressing critical global supply shortages.

Anson Resources has announced its first JORC-compliant lithium resource estimate for the Green River Project in Utah, revealing significant lithium-brine volumes and plans to expand via historic well re-entry.

Battery Age Minerals has initiated a comprehensive tailings sampling campaign at its Bleiberg-Hochobir project in Austria to assess germanium concentrations, aiming to secure a critical semiconductor material amid global supply constraints.

Everest Metals Corporation has completed a breakthrough engineering study demonstrating 97% rubidium recovery at its Mt Edon project, advancing Australia’s entry into the global rubidium market with a patented extraction process.

Clean TeQ Water reports a successful lithium extraction pilot and the amicable termination of its LithiumBank agreements, setting the stage for new global deployments of its cDLE® technology.

Ionic Rare Earths has announced a $3 million capital raise via convertible notes, aimed at advancing its rare earth projects across multiple continents. The raise, pending shareholder approval, underscores the company’s strategic push into sustainable rare earth extraction and recycling technologies.

Arizona Lithium has achieved a landmark regulatory approval for Phase 1 production at its Prairie Lithium Project, marking the first lithium brine operation sanctioned in Saskatchewan. Updated drilling and modeling have significantly expanded the project's resource base and production potential.