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Spodumene is one of the most important minerals for the global lithium industry. This mineral, which belongs to the pyroxene group, is an essential source of lithium, a metal that plays a key role in the development of modern technologies, including the production of rechargeable batteries, electric vehicles and energy-efficient solutions.

What is Spodumene?

Spodumene is a lithium-containing aluminosilicate with the chemical formula LiAlSi₂O₆. It occurs in nature in various crystalline forms, the most valuable of which are greenish-yellow (triphan) and pink (kunzite) spodumene. However, the colorless or grayish-green spodumene, which contains the maximum amount of lithium and is used in the technological cycle of mining this metal, is of the greatest industrial importance.

What's Spodumene for?

The main value of spodumene lies in its high lithium content. In today's environment, lithium is a strategic resource required for the production of:

• Lithium-ion batteries - used in smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles and energy storage systems;
• Aerospace and medical equipment - lithium is used in the production of special alloys and pharmaceuticals;
• Glass and ceramics industry - adding lithium to glass improves its resistance to thermal stress.

Spodumene mining and processing

Mount Lithium Holding applies advanced technologies for mining and beneficiation of spodumene to improve lithium recovery efficiency. The refining process includes several stages:Mining operations - extraction of spodumene from ore deposits;

• Ore beneficiation - mechanical and chemical separation of minerals to produce lithium-rich concentrate;
• Thermal processing - converting spodumene into a readily soluble form required for further lithium extraction;

• Chemical processing - producing lithium compounds such as lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, which are used in the battery industry.

Conclusion

Spodumene is an integral element in the lithium supply chain that plays a key role in the development of global energy and technology. Mount Lithium Holding continues to invest in research and innovative Spodumene processing methods in an effort to sustainably develop the lithium industry and provide the market with high quality raw materials. This makes lithium more affordable and contributes to the clean technologies of the future. Thank you for your attention.