Northern Lithium sets targets for 20,000+ tonnes pa lithium production from Northeast of England lithium brines by 2035
Northern Lithium, Kurita and Evove have announced a tripartite partnership to deliver the UK’s first commercial-scale lithium supplies using advanced membrane-based Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) by 2027.
Northern Lithium concludes successful Direct Lithium Extraction trials via processing of 3.5 million litres of brines
Northern Lithium Ltd has announced the successful conclusion of its recent programme of long term 60-day pump tests and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) trials, which sought to further prove the commercial viability of lithium extraction from brines under the Northern Pennine Orefield in Co. Durham, Northeast of England.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
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