Going beyond extraction to build the future of lithium

Lithium demand is rising rapidly as electrification accelerates, creating mounting pressure to expand supply in a way that is efficient, predictable, and environmentally responsible. Meeting this challenge requires more than advances in extraction technology; it depends on deep subsurface understanding and integrated workflows that connect reservoir characterization, drilling, processing, reinjection, and monitoring into a single, coordinated system. Drawing on lessons from oil and gas, jurisdictions around the world are adapting existing regulatory frameworks to support brine-based lithium production. A subsurface-first, technology-neutral approach can help scale production, reduce risk, strengthen environmental safeguards, and build long-term public trust.