TerraLithium, BHE Renewables advance toward commercial-scale lithium extraction
Market Trends · Mining.com ·
TerraLithium, a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental, and BHE Renewables said they have advanced their direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology using geothermal brines in California's Imperial Valley. The partners achieved production of lithium chloride and manufactured battery-grade lithium carbonate, moving closer to commercial-scale output.