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Clontarf JV to mimic biophysical processes for lithium extraction

Clontarf Energy plc plans a 50-50 joint venture with NEXT-ChemX Corporation (NCX) to use the US-based company’s direct lithium ion extraction (DLE) technology in Bolivia. PILOT PLANT The parties have signed a heads of agreement with formation of the JV subject to final due diligence, and formal documentation expected to begin within the next 30 days. […]

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Weardale signs MoU to supply battery chain hub

Weardale Lithium Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply a battery chain hub in the North East of England. PARTNERSHIP The County Durham-based company is developing a potential domestic resource of sustainable “green” lithium from naturally occurring geothermal brines. The MoU is with Tees Valley Lithium Ltd (TVL) for refining lithium at Wilton […]

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Cornish Lithium extends exploration rights with Cornish Metals

Cornish Metals Inc said that Cornish Lithium Ltd had extended its option for a further 12 months to explore the company’s mineral rights for minerals-in-brine in Cornwall. TERMS In January 2017, the Canadian company granted Cornish Lithium an option to explore for minerals in brine and geothermal waters on its mineral rights in the county. […]

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Cornish Lithium finds new mineral zone at United Downs

Cornish Lithium has found a new zone of lithium in its first drillhole at United Downs within the historic copper and tin mining district of central Cornwall. STRUCTURES The company discovered more structures than expected after drilling down farther than the planned 800m to 1.1km. Founder and chief executive Jeremy Wrathall, who aims to build […]