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Exploration and Extraction of Iodine from Produced Waters in the Anadarko Basin

Iodine is a critical mineral with growing industrial demand, yet its domestic production remains limited. This presentation explores the potential for future iodine extraction locations, along with current iodine extraction operations, from produced waters in the Anadarko Basin, focusing on its distribution across key formations, including the Mississippian, Meramec, Woodford, and Cherokee formations. Water sampling methods and spatial mapping of iodine concentrations provide insight into reservoir heterogeneity and enrichment trends. Additionally, subsurface reservoir characterization is examined to determine geological controls on iodine accumulation, supporting the development of an exploration model. Current research integrates detailed core analysis and geochemical testing to evaluate depositional influences, preservation mechanisms, and the relationship between iodine and hydrocarbon systems. These findings contribute to the broader understanding of iodine resource potential and inform future strategies for its sustainable extraction from produced waters.

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Andrew Gordon

Andrew Gordon is a seasoned geologist with over 15 years of experience in subsurface exploration, reservoir characterization, and operational geology. He has worked across multiple basins, tackling complex geological environments and integrating large geoscience datasets. He currently serves as an Exploration Geologist at Iofina Resources, where he leads the development of exploration models for iodine-rich brines, integrating petrophysical analysis, reservoir characterization, and regional mapping to drive strategic asset growth. Their expertise in prospect generation and geologic enrichment modeling has played a key role in identifying future production sites and expanding annual output. Andrew holds a Master of Science in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

David Edlin

Iofina Resources, Inc. Geologist (2013 – present)  B.S. Geology, Minor Chemistry – Baylor University (2009) M.S. Hydrology – Colorado School of Mines (2013) Professional Geologist – Wyoming (2017) David Edlin has been a geologist for Iofina Resources, Inc. for twelve years, which he has researched economical locations of interest for iodine extraction. During this period, he has primarily focused on assets in the Anadarko Basin in western and central Oklahoma and Permian Basin. He has also researched assets in the Marcellus (both Devonian and Utica Basins), Barnett, Bakken, Uinta and Paradox Basins, Monterey, Greater Green River Basin, and DJ Basin. He has worked with existing O&G operators and mid-stream companies in these areas of interests to access water samples for iodine analysis through titration methods. Upon finding desirable iodine concentrations, he works with the potential partners to better understand brine availability, longevity, and infrastructure, as well as reservoir analysis to contribute to Iofina’s economic model for manufacturing facility placement. Additionally, David has partnered with OCAST and NWOSU to run an internship program for the last 10 years as a primary mentor.