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Betolar and Metso partner to repurpose lithium by-product

Finnish materials technology companies, Betolar and Metso, have entered into a collaboration aiming to extend Betolar's technology globally to mining and refinery clients employing Metso's lithium hydroxide process.

Betolar's tech will evaluate the value of analcime sand as a byproduct in lithium extraction. Photo: Betolar

Betolar's tech will evaluate the value of analcime sand as a byproduct in lithium extraction. Photo: Betolar

The partnership focuses on the analysis and utilization of side streams from the lithium extraction process, specifically targeting the analcime sand. Betolar's material technology solutions will evaluate...

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