Powering tomorrow today
Cornish Lithium is pioneering the clean extraction of lithium to support the UK’s transition to renewable energy and secure a domestic supply for the batteries that power consumer electronics, electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage.
Our innovative projects focus on the responsible extraction of lithium from hard rock and geothermal waters in the historic mining district of Cornwall.
Introducing
Unlocking Cornwall's lithium potential
Currently, the UK imports all of its lithium from overseas. Yet Cornwall has the largest lithium deposit in Europe, presenting a significant opportunity to ethically produce lithium for the UK. We have enough beneath our feet in the UK to extract 50,000 tonnes per year for more than 20 years – around 50% of the UK’s annual needs by 2030.
Building a
sustainable energy future
We are leading a modern-day renaissance of Cornwall’s history of extracting minerals to develop a product that is essential to the UK’s energy transition. Our Trelavour Lithium Project alone has the potential to generate £800m for the Cornish economy and provide more than 300 jobs.
£800m
Cornish Lithium aims to contribute £800m to the local economy.
300+
Our projects are set to create 300+ Cornwall-based jobs.
4000
We aim to rejuvenate the county’s 4,000 years of mining heritage.
Inspiring a
greener tomorrow
As a proud Cornish company, we are founded on a strong ethos of environmental and social responsibility. We believe that our projects will enable a greener and more sustainable supply chain for the region and the UK, playing a vital role in the energy transition away from fossil fuels.
We are dedicated to the planet, our people, and achieving excellence in every aspect of our operations. This includes establishing best practices, advancing green technologies, developing skills, creating careers, and inspiring the next generation.
Our story
Founded in 2016, Cornish Lithium is an innovative mineral exploration and development company pioneering clean extraction of lithium in the UK.
Our goal is to create a sustainable lithium supply chain with low carbon footprint.
Our projects
Our innovative projects focus on responsibly extracting lithium from hard rock and geothermal waters.
Trelavour
We are repurposing a former china-clay pit near St Austell to produce lithium through responsible hard rock extraction.
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