Episode 234: Brine Fundamentals

Episode 234: Brine Fundamentals

From The Global Lithium Podcast by Joe Lowry

May 4, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

The episode discusses the fundamentals of brine projects with insights from industry experts.

My guests are two voices from the brine world. Murray Brooker and Clint Van Marrewijk. Topics: Why do brine projects take so long? WA's hard rock advantages Will brine development be faster in this cycle The impact of big balance sheets What makes a great brine project? Brine recovery rates The "promise" of DLE No DLE, no Smackover "Brine without borders" Modular brine production The brine talent pool Rapid fire

People in this episode

Host: Joe Lowry

Guests: Murray Brooker, Clint Van Marrewijk

Topics covered

  • brine projects
  • brine development
  • brine recovery rates
  • DLE
  • modular brine production
  • brine talent pool

Keywords

  • brine
  • hard rock advantages
  • balance sheets
  • great brine project
  • promise of DLE
  • brine without borders
  • modular production

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WA, DLE

Places: Smackover

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