Zinnwald Lithium signs MOU with Epiroc to develop a low-cost, sustainable mining operation
Published by Will Owen,
Editor
Global Mining Review,
Zinnwald Lithium plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Epiroc Rock Drills AB to collaborate on the development of a state-of-the-art mine at its 100% owned project in Germany.
Under the terms of the non-binding MOU, Zinnwald Lithium and Epiroc will develop plans to implement high-end technology and deliver a low-cost mining operation focused on minimising CO2 emission. With an approved mining licence, the project is designed to be a long-life underground lithium mine with associated processing facilities, enabling the company to become an important local supplier of battery grade lithium hydroxide to the European battery sector.
Anton du Plessis, Zinnwald Lithium CEO, comments:
“Our vision is to build a world-leading, highly economic mine that adheres to the highest environmental standards; attracting Epiroc as a partner, which shares this ethos and brings with it considerable experience and technology, is a further step towards achieving this goal. By optimising mine design and material flow for electrification and automation, our joint focus is on fossil free exploration and mining, sustainability and circular economy, including the use of battery-operated underground mining equipment, as well as loading and haulage machinery. We look forward to providing updates as our plans advance.”
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/02112022/zinnwald-lithium-signs-mou-with-epiroc-to-develop-a-low-cost-sustainable-mining-operation/
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