The Green Industrial Revolution: Environmentally Responsible Lithium Extraction

Jeremy Wrathall, founder and CEO of Cornish Lithium, is revolutionizing the way lithium and other vital battery metals are sourced in the UK.

He shares his bold vision for sustainable extraction methods that are helping to shape the future of the UK’s green economy.

Jeremy’s passion for geology and his understanding of lithium’s growing importance in the global energy transition sparked the creation of Cornish Lithium. The company has hit major milestones, from groundbreaking crowdfunding campaigns to securing significant institutional backing, all fueling its mission to explore and extract lithium in the eco-friendliest way possible.

Wondering "is lithium extraction environmentally friendly?" With a deep commitment to sustainability, Cornish Lithium uses cutting-edge direct lithium extraction techniques to minimize environmental impact. Despite the challenges of this emerging industry, Jeremy is optimistic about the future, as the company positions itself to meet the UK’s increasing lithium demands and drive forward the nation's clean energy transition.

Tune in to discover the true cost of lithium mining vs sustainable lithium extraction from our fascinating guest.

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00:00 Intro

00:34 Jeremy Wrathall and the Cornish Lithium’s Mission

01:31 Jeremy’s Career Journey to Cornish Lithium

04:01 Driving Inspiration from Electric Vehicles

05:52 Innovating Sustainable Lithium Mining

07:58 How Cornish Lithium is Different from Its Competitors

09:02 Crowdfunding and Securing Funding Milestones

12:39 Developing Domestic Lithium Supplies

15:04 Challenges of Lithium Extraction in the UK

19:08 The Volatile Lithium Market and Predictions for the Future

21:43 Cornish Lithium’s Strategy for Commercialization

24:50 Building a Unique Company Culture

31:51 UK’s Commitment to Climate Change and Critical Minerals

33:54 Securing Funding As the Biggest Challenge

Useful links: 

Cornish Lithium’s website: https://cornishlithium.com/ 

Cornish Lithium’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornish-lithium-plc/ 

Jeremy Wrathall’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-wrathall-ba7891b/

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