Global Mining Review
Summary
Vulcan Energy has commenced execution of Project Lionheart, by laying the foundation stone for its combined geothermal and lithium extraction plant (G-LEP), following an event in Landau, Germany.
Phase One Lionheart involves the construction of an integrated lithium and renewable energy project targeting production capacity of 24 000 t of lithium hydroxide monohydrate, enough for approximately 500 000 EV batteries per year, with a co-product of 275 GWh of renewable power and 560 GWh of heat capacity per year for local consumers, over an estimated 30-year project life.
The G-LEP is a central component of Lionheart, which combines renewable energy generation with carbon-neutral lithium extraction from deep geothermal brine. The plant will produce a critical raw material in Germany, lithium, that is essential for the success of the electrification of the auto-industry, while also providing long-term, renewable district heating supply for the City of Landau.
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