Our Technology
In an era where resource extraction and environmental responsibility must coexist, the integration of cutting-edge extraction technology is paramount. Join us on a journey through the exciting world of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, where tradition meets tomorrow, and responsible resource management is at the forefront of our mission.
Conventional Extraction
Most of the world’s lithium reserves are found in brines—natural saltwater deposits. The conventional process for extracting lithium from brines requires large evaporation ponds that are environmentally damaging, slow to start up, injurious to wildlife, and vulnerable to weather. This conventional process suffers from extremely low lithium recovery and low product purity and is ineffective for most new brine discoveries with lower grades of lithium.
30% of Lithium Reaches Market
Requires Vast Land Footprint
Large Production Timelines (up to 2 years)
South American Centric
Environmentally Taxing
Aquifer Depletion
- High CAPEX
Next-Generation Technology
PermaLithium’s DLE technology partner uses a scalable refining platform that extracts lithium directly from geothermal brine aquifers without the need for evaporation ponds. Their proprietary process converts lithium chloride and lithium sulfate into battery-grade lithium hydroxide ready-to-ship, eliminating complex and costly steps from conventional refining operations while protecting the environment, accelerating project development, increasing recovery, decentralizing refinement, and yielding a high-purity product for battery manufacturers.
Up to a 60x Li Grade Increase
Hours vs. Years Production Timeline
Direct Conversion of LiCl to LiOH
98%+ of Lithium Reaches Market
Powered by Geothermal Energy
No Open Pit Mining or Tailings
Fully Integrated Onsite Process
Near Zero CO2 Emissions
Closed Loop Reinjection
No Overseas Processing
Small Physical Footprint
Aquifer Replenishment
Our Approach
We are intentional about building the nation’s first closed-loop battery supply chain on-site, powered by renewable geothermal energy, and applying carbon capture technologies. This ‘trifecta’ approach employs the latest technology for harnessing geothermal energy from sedimentary sources, direct high-purity lithium extraction technology (DLE) and refinement, and geophysical technologies to monitor substantial CO2 fluid re-injections back into our resource targets.
Come Join Us
Our mission is to become the cleanest ESG-friendly brine operation in the world and a major lithium producer for the growing electric vehicle, stationary battery storage, aviation, and DoD advanced battery markets—domestically and for our world allies.
The company is debt-free with no diluted equity and is committed to creating shareholder value through the strategic allocation of capital. If you have the desire to have a career with us or invest in the burgeoning clean energy transition, then PermaLithium, Inc. would make a perfect entry.
