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Advanced Resin-Based Technology for Nickel Recovery from Laterite Ore Leach Solutions

Background: The Challenge of Laterite Nickel Extraction
Laterite ores account for a significant portion of the world’s nickel reserves and play a crucial role in supplying raw materials for stainless steel, alloys, and especially batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
 
Traditional hydrometallurgical processes—such as reduction roasting-ammonia leaching or acid leaching followed by solvent extraction and precipitation—face several bottlenecks:
  • High consumption of chemicals, leading to soaring operational costs.
  • Environmental challenges, with large amounts of wastewater and residues.
  • Low recovery rates, making large-scale industrial efficiency difficult to achieve.
These issues create strong demand for more sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-yield solutions.
 
 
Sunresin’s Solution: Continuous Ion Exchange with Specialized Nickel Resins
Sunresin has developed an innovative adsorption and separation process that combines multi-column continuous operation systems with tailored ion exchange resins. This solution addresses the weaknesses of traditional processes by providing a cleaner, more reliable, and scalable technology for nickel recovery.
 
Key Advantages:

1. High Recovery Efficiency

  • The system enables rapid adsorption and desorption of nickel ions through automated switching of adsorption, washing, and elution steps.
  • Overall nickel recovery can reach above 99%, far exceeding conventional routes.

2.  Optimized Resin Utilization & Lower Costs

  • By combining Sunresin’s proprietary resins with continuous ion exchange equipment, resin utilization increases by over 20% and overall efficiency by over 40%.
  • Production costs can be reduced by 30–50%, delivering clear economic benefits.
3. Environmentally Friendly & Reliable
  • A fully sealed, automated operation minimizes water consumption and wastewater discharge.
  • The system supports year-round continuous operation, providing stable and predictable industrial performance.
 
Industrial Impact and Application
Sunresin’s laterite nickel recovery technology has demonstrated strong applicability in metallurgical and mining operations, especially in regions where nickel resources are abundant but traditional processing has struggled with cost and environmental pressures.
 
By enabling higher yields and lower waste, the technology helps:
  • Secure sustainable supply of battery-grade nickel sulfate for the EV industry.
  • Reduce environmental footprint in mining and refining operations.
  • Support the global push towards green and efficient resource utilization.
 
Looking Ahead
As nickel continues to be a strategic resource for global energy transition, Sunresin is committed to advancing its resin-based separation technologies. With applications extending from lithium recovery in brines to nickel extraction from laterite ores, the company is building a comprehensive portfolio that empowers customers worldwide with sustainable, efficient, and innovative solutions.
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