Mining Brine, LLC
Your Waste Water Holds Untapped Billions. We Unlock It.
Turn wastewater challenges into critical resource opportunities—with low-cost, energy-efficient brine refining.
The Mining Brine Story
We are oil and gas professionals and military veterans committed to making America strong, safe, and prosperous. In a world where global supply chains can falter, we step into the breach—delivering domestic dominance through innovation and resilience.
What We Do at Mining Brine
We turn brine into opportunity. Through a single, low-energy process, we create fresh water, capture carbon, and recover the critical minerals that power America’s economy and defense.
Fresh Water from Waste
We transform seawater, brackish sources, desalination reject, and water from oil, gas, or geothermal operations into clean, usable water. This process directly addresses water scarcity in regions where every drop counts.
Carbon Capture
Our technology selectively captures CO₂ from direct air, flue gas, and pipelines—even at low concentrations. This reduces emissions across industries while lowering the cost of compliance.
Critical Mineral Recovery
Inside brine are valuable resources. We extract lithium, magnesium, and other minerals essential to electronics, renewable energy, and defense—helping secure America’s strategic supply chains.
Efficient & Sustainable Outcomes
Our process is designed to maximize impact with minimal energy use. By sequestering all the CO₂ from a barrel of oil using just ~15% of its energy, and capturing over 1 kg of CO₂ per 2 kWh of electricity, we deliver results that outperform traditional methods.
Our Patented Process: Innovation in Action
Our proprietary recovery process stands at the forefront of sustainable resource management. Unlike traditional waste disposal methods that incur significant costs and environmental burdens, Mining Brine's solution offers a dual benefit: environmental stewardship and economic gain. We employ advanced techniques that efficiently separate and purify valuable materials, leaving behind cleaner water that meets regulatory discharge standards or is suitable for reuse.
1. Inject & Capture
We introduce CO₂ into brine streams, where it bonds with dissolved elements. This step captures carbon directly from air, flue gas, or pipelines.
2. Mineral Recovery
As the reaction occurs, valuable minerals like lithium and magnesium are precipitated and collected—resources vital to energy, electronics, and defense.
3. Fresh Water Output
The process leaves behind clean water as a usable byproduct, supporting agriculture, communities, and industry.
The Mining Brine Team
Experienced energy professionals and military veterans united by a mission: securing America’s future through innovation, resilience, and critical resource independence.
Robert "Robby" Smith
Founder/CEO
Michael Saunders
Chief Government Affairs Officer
Kelly Marler
Chief Operations Officer
Kayleigh Roderick
Chief Communications Officer
Navigating Regulatory Challenges with Confidence
Dealing with complex and ever-evolving environmental regulations for wastewater can be a major headache and a significant financial risk. At Mining Brine, our process not only recovers valuable materials but also plays a crucial role in simplifying your compliance burden and mitigating potential liabilities. By effectively treating and purifying your industrial waters, we help you meet and exceed stringent discharge limits, avoid costly fines, and enhance your environmental standing. This proactive approach protects your bottom line and your reputation, ensuring your operations remain sustainable and compliant for the long run.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes brine refining different from traditional mining?
Brine refining extracts valuable minerals from water sources like seawater, oilfield brine, and desalination reject—without the destructive footprint of conventional mining. The process is cleaner, lower-cost, and delivers fresh water as a byproduct.
2. How does Mining Brine capture and use CO₂?
We inject CO₂ into brine, where it bonds with dissolved elements. This simultaneously sequesters carbon and triggers mineral precipitation, producing both critical resources and clean water.
3. Which minerals can be recovered through your process?
Lithium and magnesium are our primary targets, but other valuable minerals—including elements used in electronics, renewable energy, and defense—can also be extracted depending on the brine source.
4. Who benefits from Mining Brine’s technology?
Our solutions support industries facing water scarcity, companies seeking carbon reduction, and U.S. defense and commercial partners that need a secure domestic supply of critical minerals.
Ready to Turn Waste into America’s Strength?
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