Mineral Extraction from Reverse Osmosis Water
Brine Mining:
SWCC is heading toward investing in brine coming out from desalination processes in all its plants. SWCC produces more than 4 billion m3 of brine each year. Brine mining is considered to be a valuable investment opportunity in view of the high concentrations of salts and minerals it contains as follows:
Main Elements |
|---|
| Magnesium (Mg) |
| Calcium (Ca) |
| Sodium Chloride (NaCl) |
| Bromine (Br) |
| Lithium (Li) |
| Potassium (K) |
| Sulfate (SO42-) |
SWCC’s (ZLD) technology:
SWCC has a registered patent in zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technology, which aims at extracting the valuable salts and minerals from brine and increasing the fresh water recovery up to 65%. This technology is distinguished for being environment-friendly and for its contribution in developing local content and industry in accordance with the kingdom’s 2030 vision.
