Altillion is a process technology company specializing in mineral extraction and concentration from brine resources. The company has developed proprietary methods for extracting valuable minerals, with a particular focus on lithium recovery for battery production. Through its innovative ALIX platform, Altillion offers solutions that transform traditional mineral extraction processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective. The company’s expertise stems from decades of commercial-scale brine handling experience, positioning them as a significant contributor to the sustainable production of battery materials.
Battery Technology
At the core of Altillion’s offerings is the ALIX (Altillion Lithium Extraction) platform, which presents a significant advancement in Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology. This system can concentrate lithium from a baseline of 15 mg/L to over 30,000 mg/L in a single process step, producing battery-grade materials with minimal environmental impact.
The company offers two specific configurations of their ALIX technology:
- LiCon Process: This configuration focuses on concentration with minimal spatial requirements and reduced capital and operational expenses. It provides an alternative to conventional lithium concentration methods, eliminating the need for energy-intensive processes like reverse osmosis or forced evaporation.
- LiMEx Process: Designed specifically for brines that don’t require separate isolation steps, this process combines isolation and concentration into a single step, improving efficiency and reducing processing time.
The ALIX platform distinguishes itself through several technical advantages:
- The lowest organic/aqueous ratio in the industry
- Complete organic recovery and reuse capabilities
- Minimal residence time requirements
- Compact operational footprint
- Direct conversion to battery-grade products
Recent Projects
In collaboration with Telescope Innovations, Altillion has successfully developed a streamlined two-step process for producing battery-quality lithium carbonate. This partnership combines Altillion’s ALIX technology with Telescope’s ReCRFT™ recrystallization technology, achieving lithium carbonate purity exceeding 99.9%. The project represents a significant improvement over traditional five-step processes and demonstrates enhanced cost and energy efficiency in lithium production.
Telescope Innovations is currently establishing a laboratory-scale ReCRFT™ pilot plant in Vancouver, BC, advancing the development of sustainable lithium supply chains in North America.
Investors
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Business Details
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Website: https://altillion.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altillion/
