'Cradle to Cradle': Plans unveiled for UK sustainable lithium supply chain

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Artist's impression of the new lithium refinery. Credit: Green Lithium
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Artist's impression of the new lithium refinery. Credit: Green Lithium

Commercial lithium refinery would 'increase, diversify and secure the European supply of low-carbon battery-grade lithium', developers say

The first large-scale commercial lithium refinery in the UK is set to be built as part of a deal between electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer InoBat and mineral processing specialist Green Lithium....

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