Known as ‘white gold’, lithium is among the most important mined elements on the planet – ideal for the rechargeable batteries used in tech products. Can Europe’s largest deposit bring prosperity to the local community?
If it creates some jobs then that’s good regardless, but of course you’re still right and I saw in the article the quote from the local MP was along the same lines:
“Mining is more capital intensive than it used to be, and not as labour intensive. Part of the challenge is sharing the prosperity”
Personally I really hope this takes off as it could be great for Cornwall. The big challenge will be whether it can compete with international markets if it gets to that point.
If it creates some jobs then that’s good regardless, but of course you’re still right and I saw in the article the quote from the local MP was along the same lines:
Personally I really hope this takes off as it could be great for Cornwall. The big challenge will be whether it can compete with international markets if it gets to that point.