Mineral extraction Dear ...
Published by John R. Ackerman, P.E., P.G., BCEE, F.NSPE, President / Chief Engineer at Twin Oaks Water Systems, Inc.
Mineral extraction
Dear Benito,
This is an area that is on the cutting edge of research. As noted in the other comments, a cost effective method has yet to be found.
I am working on mineral extraction processes in conjunction with my development of a new type of desalinization process. A pilot plant operation is in the process of design which will concentrate minerals, precious and rare earth metals are the targeted species at the moment, to levels equal or above the ore concentrations found by conventional mining methods. If successful, the unit would be made available for mineral extraction from brine.
Best regards,
John