GeoLith SAS and KBR have formed an alliance agreement to offer Li-Capt technology for direct lithium extraction. This technology allows for the extraction of lithium without emissions from untapped sources such as geothermal and oil well brines. With this agreement, KBR has become the exclusive global licensor of Li-Capt technology, which can produce pure lithium concentrate from various brine compositions.
Li-Capt technology is highly adaptable to different extraction sources, making it an end-to-end solution for clients looking to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide monohydrate. These advanced batteries are used in electric vehicles, and the combination of Li-Capt with KBR’s existing suite of battery material technologies, including PureLiSM for high purity lithium production, offers a comprehensive solution for lithium extraction.
KBR’s expertise in the recovery and purification of critical minerals spans over seven decades of experience in evaporation and crystallization technologies. These technologies have been developed to meet evolving environmental regulations and ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly extraction processes.