In Pictures: Cornwall lithium mine gets £43m investment to boost UK EV battery supply chain

Cornwall's historic mining landscape is set for renewal as a new lithium extraction facility secures £43m in investment.

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The project aims to strengthen the UK's domestic lithium supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.

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Construction and extraction work will create nearly 50 direct jobs and support around 80 more.

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Backed by nearly £10m from the government's DRIVE35 fund, the facility targets a surge in UK lithium demand.

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Demand for lithium is expected to grow by 1,100% by 2035 as EV production accelerates.

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The Cornwall facility forms part of broader efforts to secure critical mineral supplies on UK soil.

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Geothermal Engineering Limited is betting on domestic extraction to reduce reliance on imported lithium.

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Heavy machinery and extraction operations will underpin the new lithium facility's output.

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The investment signals growing confidence in the UK's ability to supply its own battery-grade lithium.

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