Lilac Solutions

Lilac Solutions is a US-based technology company specializing in direct lithium extraction (DLE) using proprietary ion exchange (IX) solutions. Founded in 2016 in California, it provides commercially ready technology for lithium production from various brines with minimal environmental impact. It has conducted multiple global pilots, including a successful 2025 oilfield brine pilot with Neptune Energy in Germany’s Altmark region. The company manufactures IX media in Nevada and is backed by investors including Lowercarbon Capital and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.