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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 DLE PROMISE AND POTENTIAL: DO WE NEED DLE TO UNLEASH THE ENERGY TRANSITION?
- Lithium supply dynamics and demand with a focus on market trends and the critical role of DLE in energy transition
- Diving into DLE technologies by reviewing main methods such as ion sieves, ion-exchange resin, and membrane technology
- Analysing DLE's impact on project delivery timelines, ESG performance, and access to low-concentration Li brine projects
- Conclusively addressing whether DLE is necessary, the promises it holds, and realistic expectations from this technology
Behnoosh Bornamehr
P3 Group
P3 Group
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM MARKET TRENDS AND THE IMPACT OF DLE
1010 - 1035 LITHIUM EXTRACTION STUDIES FROM GEOTHERMAL BRINE WITH LOW LITHIUM CONCENTRATION
- Economic potential of lithium in geothermal brines
- Addressing the challenges: high temperatures, pressures, brine pH, and reinjection processes
- The impact of scaling problems on the efficiency of geothermal lithium extraction
- Insights from the Zorlu Enerji Kızıldere Geothermal Power Plant, including the challenges and past studies
Nilgün Şide Kurtcu
Zorlu
Zorlu
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON GEOTHERMAL LITHIUM EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES AND THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY ERCE
1100 - 1125 EXTRACTION OF LITHIUM FROM CANADIAN OILFIELD BRINES
- Overview of the Canadian Lithium from Brines project
- Methods employed by CanmetMINING and its research partners in DLE and post-DLE processing
- Reviewing adsorption on inorganic sorbents, ionic liquids, electrocoagulation, and electrodialysis
- Integration of these technologies into process flowsheets
Konstantin Volchek
Natural Resources Canada
Natural Resources Canada
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM EXTRACTION PROJECTS IN CANADA
1130 - 1155 LITHIUM EXTRACTION FROM GEOTHERMAL BRINE
- Detailing the geothermal lithium content in the Upper Rhine Graben: 150 to 200 mg/l
- Bruchsal's geothermal plant's potential to yield approximately 800 tonnes of lithium annually
- EnBW's exploration of the DLE process, using various adsorbents for enhanced extraction
- Presentation of the current design and results from the test plant
Thomas Koelbel
EnBW
EnBW
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANTAGES OF UTILISING DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION FOR GEOTHERMAL WATERS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 DECARBONISING THE LITHIUM SUPPLY CHAIN
- Leveraging Europe`s largest lithium resource to foster a sustainable domestic supply
- Once CLEOP is in operation, which is expected in Q3 2024, Vulcan will have produced Europe's first fully domestic lithium chemicals
- Vulcan commenced production of LiCl at the Lithium Extraction Optimisation Plant (LEOP) in Landau in April 2024
- With its own proprietary VULSORB® technology, Vulcan aims to magnify its decarbonising impact on the global lithium supply chain
Stefan Brand
Vulcan Energy Resources
Vulcan Energy Resources
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM SUPPLY CHAIN AND DECARBONISATION STRATEGIES
1400 - 1425 INLINE LITHIUM MONITORING IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION WITH LIBS
- Discussion on inline lithium monitoring enabling direct process control for DLE, improving efficiency
- Lithium concentration measured within 1 minute in flow without needing a sample
- Applications include extraction from geothermal brine under high pressure and temperature and lithium recycling
Carl Basler
Fraunhofer IPM
Fraunhofer IPM
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON LASER-INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROSCOPY FOR LITHIUM ANALYSIS IN DLE PROCESS
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY SENSMET
1500 - 1525 SOLVING THE "SLOW DATA" PROBLEM FOR DLE PROCESS OPERATORS
- Discussing the impact of traditional qualitative analysis time lag on operating costs and equipment
- Highlighting the AquaValid Li-Analyser for real-time detection and quantification of lithium ions
- Explaining how real-time data optimises DLE processes, improving ore recovery and reducing costs
- Presenting data from a DLE lithium deployment showcasing the effectiveness of the AquaValid Li-Analyser
Anthea Sargeaunt
2S Water
2S Water
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL-TIME DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF LITHIUM IONS
1530 - 1555 FLOW CELL-ASSISTED DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION
- Novel flow cell utilises ion-selective electrolyte membranes for lithium extraction from brines
- Demonstrated efficiency on real brines with high sodium content; achieves Li concentrations over 20,000 ppm
- Multistage design of the flow cell allows for the production of lithium concentrate at desired purities
Jesse Baucom
Lyten
Lyten
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM EXTRACTION PROCESS WITHOUT WATER OR REAGENT REQUIREMENTS
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 LITHIUM EXTRACTION INNOVATIONS FROM DANISH NORTH SEA FIELDS
- Information about the Danish Offshore Technology Center and the amount of lithium in the Danish fields of the North Sea
- Potential possible process for extracting lithium carbonate from produced water in Danish North Sea fields
- The influence on the permeability of formations during the reinjection of spent brine into the formation (laboratory results)
- Changes in toxicity levels as a result of the produced water extraction process (results based on modelling in USETox)
Maksim Kurbasov
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM CONCENTRATION IN PRODUCED WATER IN DANISH NORTH SEA FIELDS AND LABORATORY RESULTS
1010 - 1035 MAXIMISING DLE PERFORMANCE: ADVANCED ONLINE LITHIUM ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY
- Advanced features making Sensmet's patented analyser a leading industry solution
- Enhancing Direct Lithium Extraction process yield, product quality, and waste minimisation
- Case studies and empirical data showcasing tangible benefits of the technology
Toni Laurila | Bastian Wiggershaus
Sensmet
Sensmet
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON ONLINE DLE PROCESS ANALYTICS AND ITS ADVANTAGES
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY HUATE MAGNET
1100 - 1125 DEVELOPING A 3D PRINTING METHOD FOR LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING OF LITHIUM-SELECTIVE SORBENTS
- Classical techniques for lithium sorbents use extrusion but are limited to surface sorption
- Using 3D printing, better control over the sorbents' geometry for enhanced performance can be achieved
- Alumina-based powder is mixed with UV-curable resin to create strong, effective 3D-printed sorbents
- Testing shows these sorbents selectively recover up to 90% of lithium from real-field brine
Ewa Knapik
AGH University
AGH University
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED LITHIUM SORBENTS FOR MAXIMISING RECOVERY
1130 - 1155 LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF LITHIUM CARBONATE AND LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE PRODUCTION
- Assessing the complexity of producing battery-grade lithium via different pathways
- Environmental impacts of primary routes for lithium carbonate equivalents
- Examining the ecological impacts of pathways to produce lithium hydroxide monohydrate
Peter Ehren | Matias Ehren
Lithium Ark
Lithium Ark
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM CARBONATE AND LITHIUM HYDROXIDE PRODUCTION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1200 - 1215 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Future trends in lithium demand and the renewable transition
Explore lithium's market size and forecasts for electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and industrial applications amid the global shift towards clean energy. - Technologies for direct lithium extraction to produce commercial-grade lithium
Discover various technologies, including precipitants, solvent extractants, Li-ion sieves, membranes, battery-based electrochemical systems, electro-membrane-based electrochemical systems, and more. - Exploring lithium-rich brine resources in continental, geothermal, and oil & gas reservoirs
Assess the potential for hydrogeological and hydrological lithium brine deposits and lithium extraction from produced water, geothermal water, and salt lake brine, considering the ideal ionic concentrations for efficient extraction. - Designing next-generation lithium extraction facilities to optimise production and minimise cost
Learn about advanced construction technology and methods for efficient plant facilities and sequencing operations in direct lithium extraction. - Developing optimised materials and synthesis methods for large-scale Li production
Evaluate cutting-edge solutions to enhance Li+ selectivity, separation efficiency, chemical stability, and Li+ recovery, and perform comprehensive techno-economic and life cycle analyses for advanced extraction technologies. - Case studies and regulations, environmental guidelines, and social licensing
Examine recent case studies on direct lithium extraction from brine deposits and regulatory considerations regarding fresh water, chemicals, energy consumption, waste generation, and spent brines.
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