RE:This could end up as big $$$$ for SICTechnology being developed by Medaro is making Sokoman's lithium a lot more valuable. Medaro progress on the technology is looking viable now. If someone could suggest to Tim to send samples to Medaro for testing that would be super. Here is Medaro's latest news release. VANCOUVER, BC (March 17, 2022) —Medaro Mining Corp. (CSE: MEDA) (OTC: MEDAF) (FWB: 1ZY) (“Medaro” or the “Company”), a multi-faceted organization featuring an innovative spodumene processing technology and a cleantech mineral exploration and mining program, is pleased to report positive results in ongoing efforts to further improve its methods for producing and purifying Li2CO3 (lithium carbonate).
Subsequent to the recent proof of concept announcement of January 13, 2022 and processing milestone news of February 10, 2022, the 99.91% Li2CO3 purity level reported previously has now been extended to 99.98%. In addition, new methods that could lead to production of ≥99.99% pure Li2CO3 have been identified and will be tested in the near future.
The successes recently achieved in Medaro’s laboratory testing have prompted a shift in focus toward process optimization and product development work. Accordingly, considerable attention is now being given to preparation of a first provisional patent application that will disclose two similar but distinct methods for processing spodumene concentrates to manufacture high-value Li, Al and SiO2 materials.
James G. Blencoe, Ph.D., CTO and lead developer of the JV technology advises, “Recent results of our benchtop laboratory test work indicate the likelihood of at least three approaches to processing spodumene concentrates that are clearly superior to all technologies in current commercial application. This is a very positive development which will give Medaro’s future technology licensees the ability to choose the specific spodumene processing method that best suits their needs and goals.”
Medaro’s technical team continues to expand its bench-scale testing with samples of spodumene concentrate provided by current and prospective lithium producers, the aim being to demonstrate the applicability of the Medaro technology to all types and grades of spodumene concentrate from around the globe.