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STEAM studies indicate geothermal lithium potential in Lazio, Italy

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Lithium made-in-Italy has great potential, particularly the volcanic-Tyrrhenian belt that extends from the north of Lazio to Campania [Campi Flegrei area],” said Paolo Basile, Steam’s Chief Geologist. ” “Lithium extraction from geothermal brines is vital for our vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future. .”

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Council in Landau, Germany approves construction of geothermal lithium plant

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The City Council of Landau in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany has approved an agreement with Vulcan Energy (Vulcan) to begin construction of an integrated geothermal energy generation and lithium extraction plant (G-LEP) at the site of the planned “Am Messegelände Südost” business park.

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GEL to produce geothermal lithium from Cornwall, UK projects

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Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL) has announced plans of producing around 10o tonnes of Lithium Carbon Equivalent (LCE) per year from the company’s geothermal projects in Cornwall, UK. High lithium concentrations at the United Downs site had been reported as early as 2021.

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Cornwall set to host Europe's first geothermal lithium pilot plant

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Cornwall is set to become home to Europe's first geothermal lithium recovery pilot plant, with government funding announced this week set to support a project that combines lithium extraction from geothermal waters deep below the surface of the county with geothermal energy generation.

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Vulcan Energy wins 2024 Ruggero Bertani Geothermal Innovation Award

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The award recognises Vulcan Energy’s innovative project, the Lithium Extraction Optimization Plant (LEOP) from geothermal, designed to revolutionise the production of sustainable lithium in Europe. The LEOP, inaugurated in November 2023, is located at the site of the Landau geothermal power plant in Germany.

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Plans for Cornwall geothermal plant heat up thanks to £15m funding boost

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The company revealed this morning it has secured £12m from private equity firm Kerogen Capital and £3m from clean energy investor Thrive Renewables PLC that should allow it to complete work on its flagship United Downs geothermal facility near Redruth.