Known as ‘white gold’, lithium is among the most important mined elements on the planet – ideal for the rechargeable batteries used in tech products. Can Europe’s largest deposit bring prosperity to the local community?
  • Korhaka@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Prosperity to the local community, or an influx of wealthy outsiders that push out the locals that have lived there for generations?

    • ns1@feddit.ukEnglish
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      1 month ago

      If it creates some jobs then that’s good regardless, but of course you’re still right and I saw in the article the quote from the local MP was along the same lines:

      “Mining is more capital intensive than it used to be, and not as labour intensive. Part of the challenge is sharing the prosperity”

      Personally I really hope this takes off as it could be great for Cornwall. The big challenge will be whether it can compete with international markets if it gets to that point.