AMTC

The Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) is Chile’s leading applied research center in mining technologies and is part of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the Universidad de Chile. AMTC has expertise in direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies, process engineering, Mg/Li separation, water recovery, and membrane technologies for brines.

Role in the project

• Development of new technologies and processes for recovering by-products from lithium brines.
• Research in circular hydrometallurgy and membrane-based processes.
• Evaluation of nanofiltration, crystallization, and chemical separation technologies.
• Experimental development and laboratory testing for the extraction of critical elements such as boron, magnesium, and potassium.
• Support for institutional coordination and applications to R&D funding programs in Chile.