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Roche, near St Austell, Cornwall, England·In developmentMinerals & Aggregates

Imerys British Lithium

  • StageOn hold; placed into care and maintenance by Imerys, Feb 2026
  • Next milestoneImerys seeking a long-term partner; future of the pilot plant under evaluation
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: IOM3, Care and maintenance phase for IBL →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Imerys seeking a long-term partner; future of the pilot plant under evaluation2 November 2026 · previously: Scale-up from pilot toward commercial plant
  • Stage: On hold; placed into care and maintenance by Imerys, Feb 20262 November 2026 · previously: active
  • Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: Under way
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: n/a

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