Breakthrough Results Position Litus for Commercial Scale-Up
Battery metal producer Litus announced significant results from its LiNC pilot unit operating in Texas, achieving over 98% sustained lithium removal after processing thousands of liters of brine.
The company said the performance validates both the technical readiness and commercial viability of its LiNC (Lithium Nanocomposite) technology. The system demonstrated stable efficiency, operating continuously for extended periods under real-world conditions.
“These results are a turning point,” said Dr. Ghada Nafie, CEO and co-founder of Litus. “For years, the industry has been searching for a direct lithium extraction technology that is sustainable, efficient, reliable, and truly scalable. With Litus LiNC, we have achieved that vision. This pilot proves our technology works in the field with consistency, efficiency, and economics that will transform the lithium industry.”
Advanced Nanocomposite Technology at the Core of the Process
Consistent Output Across Variable Brine Chemistries
At the heart of the company’s process is its proprietary LiNC nanocomposite, which is designed and manufactured in-house.
Using the Litus nanocomposite, the pilot unit demonstrated consistent performance across variable brine chemistries, an essential feature for commercial deployment in diverse geological formations.
According to Litus, the system operated seven days a week for more than 5,000 pumping hours with no decline in nano capacity—a milestone that highlights the material’s durability and reliability for industrial-scale extraction.
Efficient, Low-Energy Direct Lithium Extraction
Reduced Water and Power Consumption
Unlike conventional lithium extraction methods that depend on costly purified water, the Litus LiNC process operates effectively using fresh municipal water, making it more environmentally and economically sustainable.
The process also requires only approximately 8 kWh of energy per cycle, reducing operational costs and lowering the carbon footprint compared to traditional evaporation pond or chemical-intensive extraction methods.
Automation, Data, and Remote Control Capabilities
AI-Driven Oversight from Calgary Headquarters
The Litus LiNC system is fully automated and remotely controlled, with performance data continuously streamed from the Texas extraction site to the company’s Calgary facility.
Thousands of data points collected in real time enable continuous process optimization, predictive maintenance, and performance analytics. Litus said this digital integration is key to scaling its technology globally while maintaining high extraction efficiency and process stability.
A Step Toward Scalable U.S. Lithium Production
The successful Texas pilot represents a major step toward commercial deployment of Litus’s direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. With its 98% lithium removal rate, low energy requirements, and automation infrastructure, the company says it is now positioned to expand production capacity and contribute to North America’s critical mineral supply chain.