Extracting Transition Minerals
VIDEO: Extracting energy transition minerals in the Kingdom
Through our JV with Ma'aden, we are unlocking a future of growth and diversification.
Aramco is proud to announce a planned joint venture with Ma’aden that advances the Kingdom’s role in the global energy transition.
This collaboration aims to unlock the potential of transitional minerals such as lithium, a cornerstone of sustainable energy solutions.
As part of its vast drilling operations, Aramco has identified several areas with high lithium concentrations in oilfield brines up to 400 parts per million.
Leveraging Aramco’s strengths in subsurface exploration, AI-enabled data analytics and visualization, and over 90 years of drilling expertise, this partnership has the potential to meet and exceed the Kingdom’s projected lithium demand by 2030.
Through Direct Lithium Extraction technology, the joint venture aims to minimize environmental impact while meeting the growing demand for this vital mineral, powering electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and more.
By combining innovation and expertise, Aramco is helping to drive progress and more-sustainable solutions for generations to come.