THE next opportunity for the public to view Imerys British Lithium’s (IBL) plans for a full-scale lithium processing plant in the Clay Country is fast approaching.

All those interested in viewing the plans are invited to drop in to the ClayTAWC centre in St Dennis to ask questions and share feedback on Wednesday, September 11, between 3pm and 6.30pm.

An Imerys British Lithium spokesperson said: “An expert team will be on hand, encompassing planning, geology, processing and management. They will present plans, and use feedback gathered to shape the planning application which will be submitted next year.

“One further final event this year will take place at St Stephen on October 23.

“Imerys British Lithium has been running an operational pilot plant near Roche for the last two years and is already producing high-quality lithium carbonate. The next stage is to build the world’s first integrated lithium quarry and production plant - on land previously used for clay extraction over the centuries.

“IBL is undertaking a comprehensive environmental impact assessment that will help to inform and shape its proposals. These include keeping Hensbarrow Beacon free from development and transforming the derelict grade II listed miner’s cottage at Hensbarrow Farm into a visitor centre.”