Imerys-Led EMILI Lithium Project Secures Beauvoir Mining Concession in France Through 2075
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The Imerys group obtained the concession until 2075 of several lithium, tin, tantalum and niobium mines at the Beauvoir site in Allier. It took an additional step in its lithium extraction project to manufacture batteries for about 700,000 vehicles...
A decree granted the concession of the Beauvoir mine to the industrial minerals specialist until May 2075, which contains two other critical raw materials and tin.
Imerys-Led EMILI Lithium Project Secures Beauvoir Mining Concession in France Through 2075
The French decision covers lithium and other minerals in Allier and Puy-de-Dôme, while the proposed battery-materials operation still requires further permits and financing. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The French government has granted the Beauvoir mining concession to Imerys Beauvoir, part of … Read the full press release →
The decree of 21 October 2026 grants Imerys the exploitation of the Beauvoir mine until 2075. With 373 million tonnes of ore revalued, this deposit transforms the economy of the electric vehicle in France: less dependence on imports, lower battery costs, and direct and indirect jobs in the heart of the Auvergne. Lithium, a critical element for motor batteries, finally becomes a strategic national resource. A deposit that changes the European eco…
The mineral specialist Imerys obtained the concession until 2075 of the Beauvoir lithium mine, in the Allier, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday 21 October.
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