Lithium sourcing

Lithium sourcing involves extracting this metal primarily from underground mineral deposits called spodumene or from lithium-rich brine pools beneath salt flats. Extraction methods include mining spodumene ore and then processing it to produce lithium compounds, or pumping brines to the surface and evaporating water to concentrate lithium. As demand grows for batteries, lithium sourcing also raises environmental considerations, such as water use and land impact. Sustainable practices focus on minimizing ecological footprints, exploring alternative sources, and improving extraction efficiency to meet global needs responsibly.