News – BRINERIS http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es BRINERIS Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:36:25 +0000 es-UY hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-brineris-1-32x32.jpg News – BRINERIS http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es 32 32 BrineRIS Project at “Sustainable Lithium for Europe 2025” seminar in Brussels index.php/2025/06/09/brineris-project-at-sustainable-lithium-for-europe-2025-seminar-in-brussels/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:36:25 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2378 Read More »BrineRIS Project at “Sustainable Lithium for Europe 2025” seminar in Brussels]]> A seminar entitled “Sustainable Lithium for Europe 2025” organized by the European Lithium Institute (eLi) was held in Brussels on May 15, 2025, bringing together more than 70 key representatives from industry, academia and public administration involved in the development of the European lithium value chain.

The presentation of the results of the BrineRIS project, focusing on identifying the potential of geothermal brines as a source of lithium in selected RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) countries in Southern and Eastern Europe, was particularly interesting for the participants.

Dr. Magdalena Worsa-Kozak, project manager, presented key results of the consortium’s work such as the results of chemical analyses in partner countries and an interactive platform depicting the distribution of lithium concentrations in Europe, and emphasized the importance of the project for building a sustainable and resilient lithium supply chain in lower-tech regions.

🌍 The range of topics included:
– supply chain security and EU strategy,
– innovations in lithium recycling,
– practical workshops on eLi initiatives for 2025-2026.

 

]]> New project paper! index.php/2025/01/27/new-project-paper/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:50:29 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2375 Read More »New project paper!]]> We are excited to announce that as part of the BRINERIS project, a scientific article titled “Legal aspects of lithium recovery from geothermal brine – Pyrzyce Geothermal Plant case study” has been published and is now available online!

Authors: Izabela Elżbieta Kowalewska, Magdalena Worsa-Kozak

Link to the article.

We invite you to read the article and share your thoughts !

]]> Geothermal Lithium Networking Event index.php/2024/12/20/geothermal-lithium-networking-event/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:19:48 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2362 Read More »Geothermal Lithium Networking Event]]> The Geothermal Lithium Networking Event is behind us!
-More than 50 participants from all over the world (Chile, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, Belgium, Brazil, Hungary, France, Finland)
-Three exciting keynote sessions full of factual knowledge and practical solutions
-Fascinating debate on the legal aspects of lithium recovery from geothermal brines.
In between sessions, participants had the opportunity to make valuable contacts, exchange experiences, and build relationships that could result in future cooperation. The atmosphere was conducive to exchanging knowledge and creating new ideas, and the event’s international nature added to its unique value.
We thank all the speakers and participants for their presence, commitment, and positive energy. This makes us feel even more motivated to continue working on the future of sustainable extraction from geothermal brines.
The materials from this incredible meeting will soon be available on our website: https://brineris.pwr.edu.pl/?page_id=2075
See you at the future events!

]]> GeoLi event index.php/2024/10/03/geoli-event/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:43:10 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2358 Read More »GeoLi event]]> If you are still wondering whether it is worth attending the second edition of the Geothermal Lithium Networking Event, which will take place on 4 December at Politechnika Wrocławska, then visit our BrineRIS YouTube channel and see the first edition highlights!
GeoLi is an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in lithium recovery technology from brines and the state of the art in geological reconnaissance of the project area. Participants will have the chance to meet market leaders, exchange experiences and learn about current trends in geothermal lithium exploration.
Remember – number of participants is limited! Register now to guarantee your place at this unique event.
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dpDvp2nf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvcJ_pr4TsY – Youtube video

]]> Upcoming Networking event! index.php/2024/09/24/upcoming-networoking-event/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:33:17 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2340 Read More »Upcoming Networking event!]]> The second edition of the Geothermal Lithium Networking Event promises to be truly exciting! The initial agenda includes three sessions that will provide an ideal opportunity for:
💧 Presenting research results—Participants will be able to show the results of their scientific and research work related to recovering critical raw materials from geothermal brines.
💧 Demonstration of technological advances – our sessions will provide the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions and technologies that can significantly impact the recovery of elements from geothermal brines.
💧 Discussion of the future of the industry – the meeting will create a space for exchanging knowledge and experience between experts from different backgrounds, which will foster the development of innovative technologies for recovering raw materials from geothermal brines using their full potential.
In addition, a panel discussion is planned to allow for an even deeper exchange of views, the development of new perspectives and the establishment of valuable contacts.

This event is vital to the sustainable extraction of critical raw materials. You must not miss it! Register today, as the number of participants is limited: https://lnkd.in/dbfHCzCy

]]> New article on Lithium Recovery index.php/2024/07/23/new-article-on-lithium-recovery/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:09:44 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2305 Read More »New article on Lithium Recovery]]> The BrineRIS project is slowly ending, which means that we have the first laboratory results on lithium recovery from sampled brines.
A newly published article by the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology team is already available online. In the paper entitled ‘Assessing the Viability of Integrating Evaporation and Solvent Extraction Systems for Lithium Recovery from Low-Grade Brines’, our researchers analyze the feasibility of enriching low-grade lithium solutions through evaporation and solvent extraction. The article also compares extraction efficiencies from synthetic and natural brines. We strongly encourage you to read their research and conclusions!

Link to article

]]> BrineRIS project presentation at the IV Polish Geological Congress index.php/2024/06/20/brineris-project-presentation-at-the-iv-polish-geological-congress/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:50:07 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2294 Read More »BrineRIS project presentation at the IV Polish Geological Congress]]> The IV Polish Geological Congress (Polski Kongres Geologiczny) – the most significant cyclic event in Polish Geosciences – was held last week at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. During the event, almost 400 participants had the opportunity to listen to many interesting lectures, take part in discussions and poster sessions and participate in a panel discussion on the future of Polish geology. The event brought together scientists, professionals, experts, students and geology enthusiasts and fostered the exchange of knowledge and experience. One of the programme’s highlights was the presentation of the Brineris project, given by Magdalena Worsa-Kozak during the «Geology of Mineral Deposits and Mining» session. The speech was met with great interest and discussion behind the scenes. We are happy to spread the word about our project on the national level and attract many Polish stakeholders to rethink geothermal and oil and gas projects regarding valuable elements recovery.

]]> New video on membrane electrolysis index.php/2024/06/05/new-video-on-membrane-electrolysis/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:15:48 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2288 Read More »New video on membrane electrolysis]]> ‘The use of membrane electrolysis for lithium extraction’ is another topic discussed during the webinar ‘Electrochemical Methods for Metal Recovery’ organised by a team from Ghent University . During his talk, Guillaume Henderson addresses topics related to lithium resources and their conversion using membrane electrolysis. We encourage you to visit our BrineRIS YouTube channel, where you will find a recording of this talk and our other playlists, full of valuable lithium knowledge.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=mFl6NmKzlaUhttps://lnkd.in/gNnSapvm

]]> New video on Selective Capacitive Deionisation index.php/2024/05/27/new-video-on-selective-capacitive-deionisation/ Mon, 27 May 2024 20:26:03 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2283 Read More »New video on Selective Capacitive Deionisation]]> The premiere of the next part of the webinar ‘Electrochemical Methods for Metal Recovery’ hosted by the team from Ghent University is now available on our YouTube channel! In the new video, you can listen to the talk by Adrián Delgado Béjar on Selective Capacitive Deionisation (CDI) – an innovative method for metal recovery.
CDI is an advanced technology that offers efficient and selective removal of metal ions from water solutions, which is crucial for developing lithium recovery from geothermal brines. During the lecture, you will learn about this method’s origin and working principle.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss out on future electrochemistry videos! By subscribing, you will be updated with the latest critical metal recovery trends and innovations.

Link to video: https://lnkd.in/gvgkHhDQ

]]> Video on electrochemical methods of metal recovery index.php/2024/05/13/video-on-electrochemical-methods-of-metal-recovery/ Mon, 13 May 2024 13:05:17 +0000 http://brineris.geo3bcn.csic.es?p=2270 Read More »Video on electrochemical methods of metal recovery]]>

Exciting news! A new video has just landed on our BrineRIS YouTube channel! It’s one of four insightful recordings stemming from our recent webinar on electrochemical methods for metal recovery, expertly hosted by Ghent University. If you harbor an interest in electrochemistry and critical raw materials recovery, then a visit to our channel is an absolute must. Delve into a captivating introduction to this subject matter, presented by Luiza Bonin, as she unravels the foundational elements of the field.

If you haven’t already, consider hitting that subscribe button to ensure you’re always in the loop with our newest video releases! Plus, feel free to drop a comment and share your reflections on electrochemistry – we’re eager to foster an enriching dialogue! Follow this link to dive straight into the video: Link to video

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