Lithium Harvest Completes MUDP-Supported Mineral Extraction Project
Successful Completion of the Project to Identify New Sources of Critical Minerals and Identify the Highest Potential Elements From Geothermal Water
In the summer of 2023, Lithium Harvest was awarded funding by The Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program under the Ministry of Environment of Denmark ("MUDP"). Partnering with Aalborg University and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), the project aimed to identify new sources of critical raw materials essential for the green energy transition.
We are now happy to announce the successful completion of the project!
Key achievements and learnings include:
- Comprehensive geothermal water database: In collaboration with Aalborg University, we developed a robust database containing nearly 200,000 geothermal water samples.
- Technoeconomic evaluation of critical elements: Lithium, magnesium, and boron were confirmed as front-runners for economic and sustainable extraction from geothermal water. Additionally, unexpected elements like rubidium, cesium, and germanium emerged as exciting new opportunities for further exploration.
- Discovery of alternative waste streams: Together with GEUS, we identified promising waste streams beyond geothermal water that could serve as new streams for critical mineral production.
The insights gained from this project are instrumental in shaping Lithium Harvest’s strategic priorities for future technology development and project planning.
What’s next?
By leveraging these findings, Lithium Harvest is well-positioned to accelerate innovation in sustainable mineral extraction and contribute to the global green energy transition. Stay tuned as we continue to redefine possibilities in environmentally responsible critical mineral production.