Power Up Your Lithium Production with Arkema, Your Partner in Mining Innovation!
 

At Arkema, we are at the forefront of innovation in the mining industry, offering cutting-edge specialty surfactants that provide the best cost-performance balance and are designed to optimize your mineral extraction processes. With decades of experience, a global footprint, and a commitment to sustainability, Arkema is your trusted partner for achieving unparalleled results in mining.

• Expertise in Surfactant Materials & Formulation - Our deep expertise in surfactant materials and formulation sets us apart. We specialize in creating tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of froth flotation for oxide minerals, particularly in the extraction of spodumene and lepidolite (lithium). Our solutions are designed to maximize your efficiency and profitability.

• Global Reach, Local Service - With production sites strategically located across South America, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Arkema offers the perfect balance of global resources and local service. Wherever your mining operations are, we’re there to support you.

• Innovative & Sustainable Solutions - Arkema leads the market in several industrial minerals, including phosphate, silica sand, and spodumene. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability ensures that our products not only meet but exceed industry standards, driving your success, by delivering the best cost-performance balance.

• Cutting-Edge R&D and Process Consultation - Our state-of-the-art R&D labs are equipped with the latest technology to develop and refine the most effective solutions for your needs. Our experts provide in-depth consultation on flow sheet design and process optimization, ensuring you get the most out of your mining projects.

Arkema offers a broad range of specialty surfactants tailored to overcome the many challenges of the mining industry. We customize and quickly adapt to your changing needs so that you can maximize value in your lithium mineral processing operations.

Arkema's Mining Solutions specializes in developing customized flotation solutions for each mine.

When there is no time to customize a solution, we propose the reagents listed below:

CustoFloat^® Collectors Evolution 

Our CustoFloat^® range is designed to enhance the performance of your lithium flotation process: 

• CustoFloat^® 7080: A low-dosage alternative to pure fatty acids, improving cost-efficiency. 

• CustoFloat^® 4048: Delivers balanced recovery and grade

• CustoFloat^® 3131: Provides premium selectivity and grade improvements.

• CustoFloat^® 4848: Excels at low temperatures, free from pine chemistry, and designed for improved cost efficiency. 

• CustoFloat^® 3186: Engineered to maximize recovery rates for enhanced yield and optimized for various conditions like water quality changes. Ultimately focus on delivering a suitable cost per ton of concentrated produced.

CustAmine^® 2409

For removing mica and other silicates from spodumene ores, CustAmine^® 2409 offers a neutral pH solution with best-in-class selectivity to maintain your ore’s quality. 

Patent Technologies

At Arkema, we’re dedicated to innovation. Our patented technologies are backed by continuous R&D efforts, ensuring your mining operations stay competitive in an ever-changing market. 

Ready to Elevate Your Lithium Processing?

Partner with Arkema for tailored solutions that optimize cost-performance and improve mineral grade and recovery. Contact us today.