Name
Princeton Critical Minerals
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Princeton Critical Minerals (PCM) is a Princeton University spinout dedicated to closing the supply-demand gap for critical minerals and making production more affordable, efficient, and sustainable. PCM offers a suite of scalable technology platforms designed for immediate impact on existing brine-evaporation pond operations as well as accelerated, sustained growth in Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) processes.
PCM’s Lilypad devices double evaporation rates in working ponds and significantly boost productivity, as validated by multiple pilot and full-scale deployments. Our SmartPond solution integrates real-time sensor networks with AI-driven cloud dashboards to optimize operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making in daily workflows. E-LiTE, PCM’s DLE technology, achieves high lithium recovery from low grade domestic brines with minimal energy and water use, and can seamlessly integrate alongside existing DLE systems to further reduce resource consumption.
PCM’s technologies are revenue generating and market ready, backed by a robust commercial pipeline. We have secured competitive funding, made commercial sales, and are partnering with leading operators for product testing and deployment. With a clear scaling roadmap, PCM is positioned as an emerging leader in sustainable critical minerals extraction.
PCM’s Lilypad devices double evaporation rates in working ponds and significantly boost productivity, as validated by multiple pilot and full-scale deployments. Our SmartPond solution integrates real-time sensor networks with AI-driven cloud dashboards to optimize operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making in daily workflows. E-LiTE, PCM’s DLE technology, achieves high lithium recovery from low grade domestic brines with minimal energy and water use, and can seamlessly integrate alongside existing DLE systems to further reduce resource consumption.
PCM’s technologies are revenue generating and market ready, backed by a robust commercial pipeline. We have secured competitive funding, made commercial sales, and are partnering with leading operators for product testing and deployment. With a clear scaling roadmap, PCM is positioned as an emerging leader in sustainable critical minerals extraction.
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