BOSTON, May 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Gradiant, a global solutions provider and developer for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has announced partnerships with SLB (formerly Schlumberger), Rio Tinto, and an Australian global mining company to improve productivity and sustainability in the mining industry with a focus on reducing carbon and water footprints. The projects are in the United States and Western Australia for resource recovery of critical minerals and industrial process water.
Gradiant’s collaborations with SLB and the Australian global mining company target the recovery of valuable metals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, which are essential metals in producing batteries for electric cars, smartphones, and computers. The mining of these materials is highly complex and water intensive. Moreover, with increased market demand and environmental regulations, businesses must identify cost-effective and sustainable technologies. Gradiant’s technologies enable sustainable, efficient, and economical water governance through end-to-end customized solutions.