VTT develops more efficient lithium recovery – driven by EU's goal of increasing self-sufficiency in mining operations
Press release 25 September 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is leading the development of more efficient and sustainable recovery of lithium. The joint effort of industry and researchers supports the EU's goals of increasing the self-sufficiency rate of important metals and creating a new sustainable extractive sector in Finland.Global electrification is thirsty for critical metals, of which lithium plays a big role. All lithium chemicals used in electric car batteries and mobile phones are mined and processed outside Europe. At the beginning of 2023, the European Commission