Episode

Metal Movers: Can lithium be produced without consuming water?

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Argus Media
Published
Aug 20, 2026
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1694
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Summary

In this episode, ElectraLith chief executive Charlie McGill explains how the company's electrochemical extraction and refining technology aims to eliminate water and chemical use during processing, while helping bring new lithium resources into production. Key topics include: ElectraLith's Captura partnership and pilot programme Why water is becoming a key lithium constraint The economics of direct lithium extraction and refining The challenge of refining outside China Where governments should focus funding