High-efficiency extraction of critical metals from a wide range of ores and legacy waste streams.
LithX™ is a next-generation lixiviant engineered to improve the recovery of copper, gold, and other high-value metals across a wide range of ores. The novel technology can be integrated into conventional flowsheets and unlock value from low-grade and complex resources, as well as legacy waste streams. Whether applied to chalcopyrite, refractory ores, or silicate-rich waste streams, LithX unlocks value without high heat, added acid, or major CAPEX. Producers benefit from seamless operational integration and a low-impact path to higher yields – and better margins.
No high-heat processing required
Neutral pH
Non-hazardous, non-corrosive
Drop-in to existing flowsheets
High recovery, even on refractory and low-grade ores
Cleaner chemistry, easier downstream stabilization
Low environmental footprint
High-temperature processing
Highly acidic
Often involves sulfuric acid, cyanide, or ammonia
May require high-pressure, high-heat equipment
Poor recovery on refractory and low-grade ores
Acidic, potentially toxic and harder to manage
High environmental footprint
Traditional extraction methods have steep environmental tradeoffs – hazardous reagents, toxic tailings, and high energy consumption. LithX is formulated to reduce these impacts. The non-hazardous, non-corrosive technology enables safer, more efficient leaching and downstream tailings management.
Our tailings stabilization chemistry utilizes a proprietary agent to sequester carbon dioxide within tailings piles, forming a durable carbonate matrix. This not only solidifies tailings into a stable, rock-like material for land use but also captures carbon, moving operations toward a carbon-negative future. It’s a transformative approach to tailings management that enhances safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Unlock more metal. Improve profitability.