PROCESS
The technology
Refining without strong acids, with the CO₂ captured and reused. Five stages, pilot-proven in Sydney.
REFINING INNOVATED
Refining lithium to secure the future of energy materials.
Smarter refining technology that unlocks resources, strengthens supply chains and enables a more resilient energy future.
Hard rock supplies
~60%
of global requirements
Emissions
<50%
of traditional refining
Hazardous waste
0
no bulk waste, no sulfuric acid
The challenge
A growing demand for lithium, but limited refining capacity
Lithium has become a foundational material for electrification, energy storage and emerging technologies. Yet refining capacity remains concentrated, capital intensive and difficult to scale, creating supply chain risk as demand continues to grow.
| Year | Demand | Supply | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 800 | 700 | −100 |
| 2023 | 800 | 1,000 | +200 |
| 2024 | 1,100 | 1,300 | +200 |
| 2025 | 1,500 | 1,500 | +0 |
| 2026 (forecast) | 1,800 | 1,800 | +0 |
| 2027 (forecast) | 2,100 | 2,100 | +0 |
| 2028 (forecast) | 2,500 | 2,400 | −100 |
| 2029 (forecast) | 2,800 | 2,700 | −100 |
| 2030 (forecast) | 3,100 | 2,900 | −200 |
| 2031 (forecast) | 3,300 | 3,000 | −300 |
| 2032 (forecast) | 3,600 | 3,200 | −400 |
| 2033 (forecast) | 4,000 | 3,200 | −800 |
| 2034 (forecast) | 4,300 | 3,300 | −1,000 |
| 2035 (forecast) | 4,600 | 3,400 | −1,200 |
| 2036 (forecast) | 4,900 | 3,400 | −1,500 |
The solution
Learn how we’re reshaping the lithium supply chain
The world needs a new model for lithium refining. Our process is designed to produce battery-grade lithium chemicals at lower cost and capital intensity, across a wide range of feed sources, making refining viable in new locations and building more diversified, resilient supply chains.
The opportunity
Energy security
Enabling new refining capacity closer to resources and end markets, reducing dependence on concentrated global supply chains.
Resource expansion
Extending refining capability to lithium deposits conventional processes can’t economically handle, widening the pool of viable resources.
Faster deployment
A simpler refining model that lowers capital intensity, shortens build schedules and accelerates capacity growth.
Global replication
A repeatable design that scales across regions, delivering lower cost, lower emissions and dependable long-term supply.
Backed by leading climate & deep-tech investors
