Lithium recovery from geothermal brine is an exciting opportunity to meet the global demand for battery grade materials that will be used to power the future. Current global supply comes primarily from hard rock and evaporation ponds. Join us in this panel discussion to discuss this opportunity and what it means for the geothermal industry.
Lithium Panel - Part 1:
- Introductions
Opening remarks, current legislation in USA and overview of what has happened thus far (including AB 1657 and greenhouse gas, EV incentives, Presidential Executive Order for Critical Minerals)
- Panelists presentations
- Current state of projects, hurdles, plans for commercialization
Moderator: Elisabeth de Jong
Panelists:
Derek Benson – EnergySource Minerals
Rod Colwell – Controlled Thermal Resources
Jonathan Weisgall – Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Francis Wedin – Vulcan Energy Resources
Rebecca Paisley – Cornish Lithium