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Aerial view of evaporation ponds at a lithium brine extraction site in Argentina, showcasing turquoise ponds and industrial infrastructure in a remote, arid desert landscape.

May 13, 2025

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Critical mineral extraction: a glorified water problem? | Mining Magazine

Gradiant’s VP of Investments, Swami Sekar, reframed lithium production as a “glorified water problem” at the Mining Critical Minerals Forum in Dubai. Gradiant’s alkaLi EC² technology stack is the world’s most efficient, battery-grade lithium and critical mineral production process–guaranteed to deliver at least 95% lithium recovery at customer sites, empowering industries to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably than ever.

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Nov 12, 2024

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Gradiant’s alkaLi redefines efficiency in Direct Lithium Extraction

Gradiant’s spin-out, alkaLi, is revolutionizing the Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) market with its EC² technology, delivering an unprecedented 97% lithium recovery rate from North American salar brines. Guaranteed to achieve at least 95% recovery at customer sites, EC² enables production of battery-grade lithium faster, more sustainably, and at significantly lower costs.

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Nov 12, 2024

Press Release

Gradiant’s alkaLi sets new standards in Direct Lithium Extraction

Gradiant’s spin-out, alkaLi, is leading the direct lithium extraction (DLE) and production market with its EC² technology, demonstrating a groundbreaking 97% lithium recovery rate from salar brines in North America. Gradiant guarantees that the new technology will deliver at least 95% lithium recovery at customer sites, empowering industries to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably than ever. The World’s Most Efficient Lithium Solution. alkaLi’s EC² technology is the first and only all-in-one solution engineered to Extract, Concentrate, and Convert battery-grade lithium to meet the accelerating demand from EVs, energy storage, and electronics.

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Oct 15, 2024

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Gradiant’s Anurag Bajpayee featured on “First Move” with Julia Chatterley | CNN

“Industrial water recycling firm Gradiant goes for growth.” In the latest episode of First Move, CNN’s Julia Chatterley discusses with Anurag Bajpayee how Gradiant’s end-to-end solutions are helping the world’s essential industries. We share on the importance and scalability of alkaLi’s EC² lithium production process. Check out this 8-minute video segment with Julia and Anurag.

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Aug 14, 2024

News & Insights

Gradiant’s clever leverage of Poe’s Law | “(don’t) Waste Water”

Antoine Walter, host of the “(don’t) Waste Water” podcast, responds to Gradiant’s announcement for new orders in 1H 2024, driven by its strategic expansion and groundbreaking technologies in PFAS treatment and lithium production, solidifying its position as a leading water solutions provider for the world’s essential industries.

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Aug 06, 2024

Press Release

Gradiant announces rapid sales growth with over $500 million in new orders for the first half of 2024

The drivers for Gradiant’s growth are a combination of geographic expansion, strategic advancements in semiconductors and microelectronics, and an expanded range of offerings across other industrial markets.

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Jul 25, 2024

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Gradiant and alkaLi are uniquely positioned to be a leader in lithium brine projects | Global Water Intelligence

After several years as an innovator in lithium production, Gradiant announced the launch of a new business - alkaLi. This business will be focused on working with junior and major lithium producers to improve the reliability and sustainability of their lithium production operations. Prakash Govindan, Gradiant’s COO, met with GWI recently to discuss the background behind the decision to expand Gradiant’s focus on the entire lithium brine production flow sheet.

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DLE and Tailings Management

Jul 04, 2024

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Gradiant’s water-focused vision for DLE and tailings management | Investing News Network

Gradiant is leveraging proprietary water treatment technologies to address critical industrial needs, including direct lithium extraction (DLE). Anurag and Prakash, co-founders of Gradiant, discuss taking a water-first approach in an interview with Investing News Network.

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Jun 24, 2024

Press Release

Gradiant launches alkaLi, powered by EC², the world’s most efficient battery-grade lithium production process

Gradiant announces the spin-out of alkaLi, a standalone company dedicated to accelerating the scaling of battery-grade lithium production. alkaLi is powered by EC², the world's only all-in-one solution engineered to Extract, Concentrate and Convert battery-grade lithium.

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Jun 24, 2024

News & Insights

This industrial spinoff is pulling lithium from brine to meet growing battery demand | Forbes

Forbes’ Amy Feldman met with Prakash Govindan to discuss the launch of alkaLi to accelerate the scaling of battery-grade lithium production. She writes, “the world needs lithium to power its electrical future, but getting it is a costly and dirty business. Wastewater unicorn Gradiant thinks there is a better way, and just launched a new company to prove it."

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