Critical Raw Materials
The α→β transformation is the key bottleneck in hard-rock lithium processing. It unlocks lithium recovery from spodumene, but requires energy-intensive calcination that strongly affects process efficiency and economics.
Battery materials
Turning spodumene into battery-grade lithium is far more than a single step, but it’s a complex chain of thermal and hydrometallurgical processes. This post breaks down the full journey from ore to high-purity lithium compounds.
Critical Raw Materials
Spodumene and brine follow fundamentally different paths to lithium — from energy use to processing complexity. Understanding these differences is key to evaluating the future of lithium supply.