Albemarle Starts Review for Chile Lithium Extraction
Albemarle started an environmental review for its first direct lithium extraction project in Chile. The plan aims to double recovery while reducing brine use.
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Albemarle Corporation has officially initiated the environmental review process for its inaugural Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) project in Chile. The United States-based company, which currently stands as the world's largest lithium producer, stated that the initiative is designed to recover nearly double the amount of lithium compared to traditional methods while significantly reducing the volume of brine extracted from the environment.
