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First UK Lithium Production Launches at Cornish Plant

10/25/2025

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Cornish Lithium becomes the first company to produce refined lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) entirely in the United Kingdom at the Trelavour Demonstration Plant.
The lithium is extracted from Cornwall’s granite and processed at the plant, which was launched a year ago.
The company plans a facility with 10,000 tonnes of LHM per year by 2029, supported by crowdfunding and a £35 million investment from the National Wealth Fund and TechMet.

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Story summary

Cornish Lithium becomes the first company to produce refined lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) entirely in the United Kingdom at the Trelavour Demonstration Plant.
The lithium is extracted from Cornwall’s granite and processed at the plant, which was launched a year ago.
The company plans a facility with 10,000 tonnes of LHM per year by 2029, supported by crowdfunding and a £35 million investment from the National Wealth Fund and TechMet.