Chief Executive Officer
Lilac Solutions, Inc. (parent of Waterleaf Resources)
Bio:
Raef Sully has 30 years of experience in a variety of industries including construction, mining and resources, and chemicals. Prior to joining Lilac Solutions, he was the Executive Vice President at Nutrien (NYSE: NTR; ~$27bn market cap company) and CEO of their ~$10 billion dollar nitrogen and phosphate business. He oversaw 4,500 employees, over twenty mining and chemicals sites, and a similar number of warehouse and distribution terminals globally. Prior to Nutrien, Raef worked first in engineering on tall buildings and large infrastructure projects and then for twelve years for the management consultancy Bain & Company. He also served 17 years in the Australian Army Reserve. He holds a BE and PhD in Engineering from the University of Sydney.
Title: Great Salt Lake: Unlocking Sustainable Lithium Production
Abstract: Waterleaf Resources is proposing an alternative method of lithium mining on Great Salt Lake.
In contrast to existing mining on Great Salt Lake, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) offers a non-evaporative approach that conserves water and maintains Great Salt Lake water quality. In collaboration with State of Utah policymakers, Waterleaf intends to deploy a short-duration pilot in 2024 and a commercial plant as early as Q4 2025