less energy, water, and time. This is because lithium brine is already in a concentrated form in evaporation ponds, whereas lithium must be extracted from mineral deposits through a series of chemical processes. Additionally, evaporation ponds can also be operated at a larger scale and have a higher recovery rate of lithium compared to mineral deposits. However, there are also concerns about environmental impact and sustainability associated with the extraction of lithium from evaporation ponds.
