LithiumBank Opens cDLE® Pilot Plant in Canada
11 July 2024
LithiumBank has opened the doors of Clean TeQ Water and Go2Lithium‘s cDLE® pilot plant on schedule in Calgary, marking a milestone in the Company’s effort to unlock Alberta’s substantial lithium resources. The results of this pilot plant testing are anticipated to contribute to the feasibility phase of LithiumBank’s development plans, as the Company advances toward commercial development.
Go2Lithium CEO Livia Mahler, Alberta Energy & Minerals Minister Brian Jean, and LithiumBank CEO Rob Shewchuk & COO Kevin Piepgrass.
Lithium is commonly used in lithium-ion batteries, which are needed to power electric vehicles. It is also used in a wide range of products, including greases and medication. Given the rising demand for lithium as electric vehicle production advances, Canada has included lithium on its critical minerals list. The Alberta provincial government is supportive of the project and its advancement of the future of lithium production in Alberta, and Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean is participating in the pilot plant opening.
The pilot plant uses Clean TeQ Water’s Joint Venture Company, Go2Lithium’s cDLE® technology to provide environmental and economic benefits over traditional methods of extracting lithium from brines, and produces a clean, lithium-rich concentrate suitable for further refining. The pilot project aims to attain key performance indicators with a focus on lithium recovery, selectivity, flow rate and concentrate quality.
The plant is expected to process 10,000 litres per day of lithium-containing brines, making it one of the largest DLE pilot plants in North America.
The full press release from LithiumBank can be viewed here.
Pilot Plant Opening Video
”LithiumBank’s pilot plant is an important advancement for Alberta’s diverse energy and mineral landscape. We are a global leader in ethically produced energy and are working to be at the forefront of the development of energy transition minerals. Projects like this can help Alberta meet the growing demand for lithium as a tool to decarbonize. This is another example of Alberta innovation and helping produce global solutions to reduce emissions."
Minister Brian JeanAlberta Ministry of Energy and Minerals
”Licensing of our pilot plant is a large step forward and a major milestone for our company. We believe the successful application of our DLE technology could be instrumental for potentially jump-starting a new resource industry in the province".
Paul MatysekExecutive Director, LithiumBank
”We are thrilled to be a partner in the grand opening of LithiumBank's Calgary facility. The cDLE® pilot plant employs advanced lithium extraction technology that we expect to set new standards in sustainability and efficiency within the industry.
Livia MahlerChief Executive Officer, Go2Lithium
