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51 to liberate the lithium in the rock , combined with a fresh water leach to deliver strong recoveries of lithium . This can pretty much all be recycled so the environmental impact will be minimal . Moreover , with the processing plant less than 3km from the mine , our carbon footprint is minimal compared to miners who export their concentrate thousands of miles away to be converted in China .”
Ledoux Pedailles confirms Infinity is in talks with major players in the global lithium-ion battery chain who are keen to invest in Europe and secure product from a high quality project as EV manu- facture ramps . “ We are in discussion with EV and battery manufacturers in Europe ,” he reveals . “ The lithium we are going to be producing will be used in cathodes , it ’ s a very advanced product so as a specialty chemical it will need to perfectly match their requirements .” The EU has announced plans to push for EVs and more batteries to be produced in Europe so in turn , Infinity is pushing for funds to further develop the San Jose project and encourage the mining of other battery metals such as nickel . Ledoux Pedailles believes that the demand forecast for lithium is set to
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