How do you mine lithium?

Answer 1

Lithium is a very common material found in desert countries, particularly in salt pans. Electrolytically refined using a mix of potassium chloride and lithium chloride. The pure metal is highly reactive, and must be stored under oil.

Answer 2

Lithium is primarily extracted from lithium-rich brine deposits or hard rock mining of lithium-containing minerals. In brine operations, the mineral-rich liquid is pumped to the surface and processed to extract lithium. In hard rock mining, miners extract lithium-containing ore from underground or open-pit mines and then process it to isolate lithium compounds.