Lithium Refining for
Clay Li Producers
Mangrove Lithium
previously unviable feedstocks
As the demand for lithium-ion batteries grows, traditionally unleveraged raw Li sources, like clay deposits are being considered for extraction. Historically, unlocking lithium clay as a feedstock has been time and capital intensive. Although abundant, Li clay deposits are heavily diluted by additional minerals, resulting in a low concentration of Li for conversion. Mangrove boosts project viability by optimizing the refining process of lithium sulfate from clay to lithium hydroxide.
Conventional lithium refining vs Mangrove's lithium refining
The benefits of Mangrove's innovative refining technology
- Eliminates sulfuric acid consumable cost through recycling of by-product
- Eliminates the need for caustic sodium hydroxide consumable
- Eliminates the challenges and costs of disposal for sodium sulfate
- Can co-locate and refine near the point of lithium extraction
- Unlocks previously unviable feedstocks
- Modular technology can be scaled to meet capacity and meet product specifications
- Achieves high purity battery-grade lithium hydroxide
The challenges with traditional lithium conversion
- Time and capital intensive
- It is typically more expensive to produce lithium hydroxide from clay acids
- Requires additional costly chemical inputs
- Produces sodium sulfate waste that needs to be properly disposed of
- With incumbent technology, lithium sulfate is frequently shipped overseas to refining partners, exposing stock to supply chain risks and associated costs
Learn about the technology
Mangrove Lithium’s patented proprietary technology uses electrochemistry to convert lithium chloride and lithium sulfate into lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate. Learn about the technology, how it works, and why it's an innovative platform for lithium refining.