# Episode 234: Brine Fundamentals

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Podcast: [The Global Lithium Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-global-lithium-podcast-1191702)
Published: 2026-05-04T00:58:08+00:00
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## Resource

My guests are two voices from the brine world. Murray Brooker and Clint Van Marrewijk. Topics: Why do brine projects take so long? WA's hard rock advantages Will brine development be faster in this cycle The impact of big balance sheets What makes a great brine project? Brine recovery rates The "promise" of DLE No DLE, no Smackover "Brine without borders" Modular brine production The brine talent pool Rapid fire

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