Cornish Lithium
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SECTOR
Production & Processing
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CATEGORY
Battery Metals
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Output
Lithium
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LOCATION
United Kingdom
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Cornish Lithium – Sustainable lithium production from multiple sources
A leading British mineral development company focused on sustainable lithium extraction in Cornwall, UK from hard rock and geothermal brine sources.
The asset portfolio provides development optionality and multiple cashflow pathways:
Hard Rock - Trelavour
- Mining and processing of lithium resources from brownfield china clay pits.
- Demonstration plant built to optimise hydrometallurgical processing technology.
- Trelavour project designated ‘Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project’ for its strategic importance and significant economic impact.
Brine Projects - LiGW
- Direct Lithium Extraction from shallow geothermal brines (currently in pilot phase).
- Government funding secured to build pilot plant in 2022 to test extraction technology.
- Multiple test boreholes completed to evaluate viability of lithium extraction and by-product heat generation for use by local businesses.
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Focused on innovative extraction methods to produce ’clean’ lithium, with low water and energy usage.
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Strengthens the UK’s EV battery supply chain and reduces its carbon footprint.
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Strong government and community support.
