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Lithium Extraction Technology Trial

Sector: Hydro • Location: North Dakota, United States

Source: Mining Weekly

Project
Planned

Volt Lithium has partnered with Wellspring Hydro to test its proprietary direct lithium extraction technology in North Dakota's Bakken formation. The project aims to assess the viability of extracting lithium from oilfield brine, which is a byproduct of oil production.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Hydro, Oil and Gas
Location
North Dakota, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Mining Weekly

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The project “Lithium Extraction Technology Trial” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in North Dakota, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Mining Weekly.

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Volt Lithium has partnered with Wellspring Hydro to test its proprietary direct lithium extraction technology in North Dakota's Bakken formation. The project aims to assess the viability of extracting lithium from oilfield brine, which is a byproduct of oil production.

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Mining

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Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

North Dakota

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Mining Weekly

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Hydro, Oil and Gas

Article published date

2025-03-20

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