What is lilac solutions?

Dave Snydacker, CEO Lilac Solutions delivers modern lithium extraction technology to scale lithium supply for the electric era. Lilac's breakthrough ion exchange technology enables customers to extract more lithium faster from a wide variety of brine resources globally with high efficiency, minimal cost, and an ultralow environmental footprint.

How can lilac solutions reduce environmental impact?

The company has demonstrated the technology on a variety of brines. Recently, Lilac Solutions also completed its first field pilot project. According to Lilac, the technology can be deployed faster and minimises environmental impact compared to existing production methods, such as evaporation ponds.

How much lithium will lilac produce a year?

Once fully operational, Sully estimates Lilac’s lithium plant would occupy around 25 acres, versus the 55,000-acre solar pond complex used by Compass Minerals, which is currently ramping up its operation to produce lithium as well. Sully expects the Waterleaf plant will produce up to 25,000 tons of battery-grade lithium each year.

Will lilac's solar pond project work at the Great Salt Lake?

The company wants to undergo a pilot project first, to prove its method works at the Great Salt Lake. Once fully operational, Sully estimates Lilac’s lithium plant would occupy around 25 acres, versus the 55,000-acre solar pond complex used by Compass Minerals, which is currently ramping up its operation to produce lithium as well.