Our study investigated the feasibility of solvent extraction for the separation of impurities, specifically aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe) from simulated leachate with similar composition to real pregnant leach solution (PLS) obtained after the bioleaching of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The Fe2+ in the Fe-rich PLS was oxidized to Fe3+ by addition of H2O2. Subsequently, Fe3+, Al3+, Cu2+, and Mn2+ were extracted at pH 4.0 using 20 % di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) as the extractant. At this pH, 99.99 % of Al3+ and Fe3+, 93 % of Cu2+, and 83 % of Mn2+ were successfully extracted. Co-extracted Co2+ was recovered through a two-stages scrubbing process, where it was replaced with Mn2+ using a MnSO4 solution at an O/A ratio of 1:1. Finally, Al3+, Cu2+, and Mn2+ were stripped with 5 M H2SO4, and 99 % Fe3+ was separated by stripping with 100 % aqua regia. Our study presents an approach for effectively separating valuable metals and impurities, particularly Fe, by optimizing the extraction, scrubbing, and stripping stages of solvent extraction for PLS treatment. Moreover, this study emphasizes the need for further research on the pre-separation of Fe and the development of novel extractants and solvents to enhance the treatment of Fe-rich PLS after bioleaching.