Extraction Experts
Technical team with extensive proven experience in lithium extraction projects
IBAT’s revolutionary, proprietary technology will position IBAT as a low cost producer of high quality commercial grade lithium in the market at a much more rapid rate than current industry standards.
Our new Generation 3 system uses an improved selective absorbent, new technology and a radical engineering concept. We believe that our technological advantages will allow IBAT and its partners to lead the world in lithium production.
Technical team with extensive proven experience in lithium extraction projects
Third generation patent pending proprietary technology
Targeting low-cost production of battery grade lithium and other metals
Source brine returned to Aquifer; but our system is capable of recycling 98% of fresh water
Innovative mobile extraction units for efficient timely deployment
To meet anticipated demand, the lithium industry must have a faster, lower cost solution.
Salar Attacama Brine Levels have Dropped Significantly over the last 15 years.
Waste salt deposits from solar evaporation ponds have created environmental problems.
Industrial depletion of ground water has has taken water from indigenous farmers who live around Salar Atacama. Many have been forced to leave their homes.
In response to these serious issues, the Chilean Government has put all production expansions on hold, limiting critical lithium production.
Global lithium demand may double in the next 5 yrs. It is expected to double again in the subsequent 5 years.
Current plant designs require between 5 to 12 years to build and start-up.
Capital costs for these projects are expected to be between $500 Million and $1 Billion.