Entity · IV-004
Lithium Valley Extraction Site
Candidate direct lithium extraction site co-located with geothermal brine production.
MineCandidate
Summary
Evidence
Open evidence ledger →| ID | Date | Category | Source | Confidence | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVE-003 | 2026-02-14 | Critical Minerals | Industry reporting | Medium | Under Review | Direct lithium extraction (DLE) has been piloted at sub-commercial scale (under 1,000 tonnes LCE/year) by at least two operators in the basin; no facility in the region has yet reached the 20,000+ tonne annual scale assumed in early feasibility work. |
Relationships
| From | Relation | To |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Allocation (Imperial Irrigation District) | Constrains | Lithium Valley Extraction Site |
| Salton Sea Geothermal Field | Co-located with | Lithium Valley Extraction Site |
| Lithium Valley Extraction Site | Supplies | Regional Battery Component Plant |
Risks
Open risk register →Unproven commercial-scale lithium extraction
Direct lithium extraction from geothermal brine has not yet been demonstrated at commercial scale at this specific site.
MediumOpen
Scenarios
Open scenario workspace →Co-located Lithium and Power
ActiveSite lithium extraction and battery component manufacturing directly against existing geothermal power generation to minimize new transmission needs.
Open Decisions
Open decision queue →Scope lithium extraction pilot at Salton Sea
Define the scope of a pilot program to test commercial-scale direct lithium extraction ahead of a full siting commitment.
MediumDraft
Timeline
2026-02-14Evidence Added
Evidence Imported
Industry reporting on direct lithium extraction technology imported.
by Research Analyst
2026-02-14Entity Created
Industrial Site Recorded
Lithium Valley Extraction Site recorded as a candidate direct lithium extraction location.
by Critical Minerals Lead