PCM

Critical Minerals. Extracted Differently

Princeton Critical Minerals is unlocking faster production, higher recovery,
and lower impact across evaporation ponds and
next-generation extraction systems

MISSION

We transform mineral extraction into high-yield, data-driven operations. Our proprietary coatings optimize performance and accelerate revenue across brine and DLE systems, securing the critical supply chains for global infrastructure.

Accelerate

Optimize

Unlock

While brine pond evaporation remains the industry standard for the world’s largest lithium reserves, it remains a slow (12–18 months) method —often sacrificing 30–70% of recoverable lithium.

Lilypad™ is a cutting-edge, solar-powered evaporation-enhancement technology that instantly accelerates evaporation pond performance.

‍2× evaporation | >10% recovery improvement | Zero construction

SmartPond replaces manual monitoring with real-time sensing and AI-driven forecasting, turning evaporation ponds into digitally optimized assets.

‍Reduced loss | Increased recovery | Intelligent Operations

We are also enabling tomorrow’s production, moving beyond the pond to next-generation Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE). Our E-LITE technology is advancing modular, high-efficiency extraction from low concentration brines, unlocking critical mineral resources that were once considered unreachable.

PCM is building a new platform of technologies that combines advanced evaporation enhancement systems, real-time pond intelligence software, and selective crystallization technologies.

We help operators increase production capacity while reducing energy use, chemical consumption, and operational complexity

PCM helps you Accelerate and Optimize Critical Mineral Production

Maximize Yield

Increase recovery across the entire lifecycle.

Accelerate Revenue

Dramatically reduce the time from brine-to-market.

Minimize Footprint

Lower land, water, energy, and chemical intensity.

Unlock Resources

Recover value from low-grade and underutilized sources.

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