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Lithium Australia NL to fast-track pilot plant testing of lithium deposit
Thursday, March 10, 2016 by
Proactive Investors 
Lithium Australia elects to fast-track pilot plant testing of Coolgardie lithium deposit and new processing technique
NL () has elected to fast track pilot plant testing of the Coolgardie lithium deposit and its 100% owned new processing technique, Sileach™ for the recovery of lithium.
The Sileach™ process is an alternative to roasting silicates for the recovery of lithium.
The company seeks to develop "disruptive lithium extraction technologies" and has alliances with companies and access to a lithium mineral inventory on three continents.
For the first plant feed for testing, will recover high-grade ore from Lepidolite Hill, near Coolgardie in Western Australia.
Approval has been received by the Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum to recover up to 1,500 tonnes of Lepidolite ore for pilot testing of lithium micas using the 100% owned Sileach™ process.
This will also advance the Sileach™ process towards commercialization; pilot testing is a key component.
The processing provides an opportunity for lithium producers to bypass third party refiners, where delays occur in the lithium production chain.
For hard rock lithium producers, and those producing spodumene the process can produce lithium carbonate, hydroxide, or higher-level lithium chemicals.
Advantages of the Sileach™ process include energy efficiency, as it is undertaken at atmospheric pressure; and versatile as it is applicable to all silicates.
Pilot testing of the Sileach™ process will be undertaken in an independent laboratory.
An independent laboratory will provide pilot plant equipment reducing capital requirement.
Feed from a number of sources from Europe and North America will also be used for testing the process.
The program will advance the Sileach™ process development but also the Coolgardie Rare Metals Venture, established with Limited (ASX:FML) in September 2014.
managing Director, Adrian Griffin said:
“LIT is full steam ahead in establishing its pilot plant run to advance its 100% owned Sileach process. LIT has selected an independent laboratory to ensure the production of unbiased results.
"LIT is pleased with the rapid response it received with its PoW application and we welcome the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum support.”
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