The World Bank estimates that mineral production will need to increase dramatically over the next decades to achieve climate goals.
“Green mining must also be challenging such sentiments through the involvement of the local population in understanding the mutual benefits these projects could bring.” Peter Handley, head of the European Commission's raw materials unit supported this sentiment, stating that it was vital to demonstrate to the public that mining would be done “the right way, in full compliance with regulations". He added,"Mining in the past was a very dirty operation….
This week, there has been greater momentum in Europe’s lithium industry, with France playing a major role in the region’s ‘white gold’ rush. The French minerals companyhas announced that it plans to develop a major lithium extraction project to supply Europe with the lithium it needs to support its green energy transition. The proposed Emili Project is expected to be located in the centre of France, with hopes to deliver around 34,000 metric tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually from 2028.
Imerys is currently completing a ‘technical scoping study’ to assess the viability of the selected site for lithium mining. The land has already been used for kaolin clay production for over 100 years. The firm expects the construction of the project to cost around $980 million. Imerys released a statement explaining, “Upon successful completion, the project would contribute to the French and European Union’s energy transition ambitions.
A boost in lithium production would also help alleviate price pressures, with the cost of lithium increasing seven-fold from May 2021 to May 2022, due to unprecedented battery demand. But while shifting lithium production away from famously lithium-rich countries to Europe may decrease reliance on other powers and provide greater energy security, it could also be costly.
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