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Successful lithium extraction: Saudi Arabia has extracted lithium from brine samples sourced from Aramco&#8217;s oilfields.
Commercial pilot program planned: A pilot program for direct lithium extraction is set to commence soon.
Collaboration with Lihytech: The initiative is led by Lithium Infinity (Lihytech), a startup from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in partnership with Ma’aden and Aramco.
Technological advancements: Lihytech has developed innovative technology to extract lithium from oilfield brines, aiming to make the process commercially viable.
Strategic importance: Lithium is essential for batteries in electric vehicles, laptops, and smartphones, aligning with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030 to diversify its economy.