British lithium battery company

Who makes battery-grade lithium carbonate?

FRENCH multinational firm, Imerys, has teamed up with extraction company British Lithium to become the UK’s first integrated producer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, a key component in electric cars.

Who are Imerys & British lithium?

Imerys and British Lithium form a joint venture with the objective of creating the United Kingdom’s first integrated producer of battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Who is British lithium?

British Lithium was established in 2017 by highly experienced mining professionals who, since then, have been researching and developing newly patented methods of extracting lithium and producing lithium carbonate here in Cornwall.

What will Imerys do with British lithium?

The transaction will bring together Imerys’ expertise in mining, infrastructure in Cornwall, R&D and process development capabilities, as well as its lithium mineral resources, with British Lithium’s bespoke technology and state-of-the-art lithium pilot plant, which recently produced battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Will Imerys be Europe's largest integrated lithium producer?

When combined with its mine in Cornwall, Imerys will be the largest integrated lithium producer in Europe, representing more than 20% of the announced European lithium output by 2030. Alessandro Dazza, CEO of Imerys, said: “This acquisition is a milestone in Imerys’ journey to becoming a key partner in the energy transition.

How many people work at British lithium?

Today, the Group employs 1,100 people across the UK, of which 830 are located in Cornwall, including five world-class open-pit mine sites in Cornwall and Devon. The project will also build upon British Lithium’s entrepreneurial spirit and committed team.