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We a natural resources exploration and development company.

We are seeking to provide a secure and sustainable supply of domestic lithium with associated geothermal energy from underground brines in Weardale, County Durham.

08/11/2026

A project to build the UK’s largest lithium extraction facility has taken a step forward, thanks to an historic grant.

Business Durham has awarded £500,000 to Weardale Lithium from our Eastgate Regeneration and Infrastructure Catalyst Fund.

The fund was historically earmarked to redevelop the former cement works at Eastgate, in Weardale, which closed over 20 years ago.

Last year, Weardale Lithium was granted planning permission to bring the site back into use. The facility will produce battery-grade lithium carbonate by extracting lithium from geothermal groundwaters.

The funding will allow Weardale Lithium to carry out preparatory works for the facility, which is expected to produce at least 12,000 tonnes per annum and create around 125 jobs when the plant is at full scale.

06/11/2026

Weardale Lithium CEO Stewart Dickson spoke to ITV about a grant awarded by Durham County Council & Business Durham, which will support the development of its lithium extraction pilot plant on its site in Eastgate, Weardale.

https://youtu.be/NqhZdvaGwA8?si=Y6WAS0HtvLG5_lio

06/11/2026

Weardale Lithium has been awarded £0.5m grant by Durham County Council & Business Durham, which will kick start the development of reclamation and regeneration of the former industrial site in Eastgate, Weardale for our Lithium Demonstration Plant.

Weardale Lithium is an innovative hashtag development company seeking to scale-up secure and sustainable, domestic production of battery grade lithium carbonate from geothermal brines in Weardale, County Durham, UK. "Sustainably resourcing tomorrow" 🇬🇧 💧🔋

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05/11/2026

Plans for the UK's biggest lithium extraction plant in County Durham have moved forward after Weardale Lithium secured a £500,000 funding boost.

18/06/2026

We are very pleased to announce our partnership with New College Durham!

https://weardalelithium.co/2026/06/18/new-college-durham-and-weardale-lithium-announce-partnership-to-accelerate-north-east-lithium-battery-skills-and-innovation/

02/06/2026

Weardale Lithium is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Michael Fallon KCB as Senior Strategic Adviser.

Sir Michael is a former UK Government minister who served as Defence Secretary, Business Minister, and Energy Minister, with extensive experience in international trade, industrial strategy, and national security.

As lithium and other critical minerals are strategically important to sovereign nations & supply chains, he brings top-level senior government, regulatory, and sector experience including:

Current: Aberdeen Investcorp Infrastructure Partners, BlueFive Capital, Council on Geostrategy
Past: UK Ministry of Defence, Department for Business and Trade, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Genel Energy PLC, TP ICAP

27/05/2026

Weardale Lithium is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Grey to lead lithium sales and marketing.

Mark has multi decade experience in global resources and industrial markets having held senior executive positions at leading international chemical and battery metals companies. A specialist in strategic sales and technical marketing for critical minerals, Mark was formerly Regional Sales Manager EMEA for Livent, a global lithium producer (now part of Rio Tinto, following Rio Tinto’s acquisition of Arcadium Lithium) where he led the company’s commercial expansion. Mark’s expertise will be instrumental in advancing the Company’s borehole-to-battery strategy.

21/05/2026

Weardale Lithium was pleased to support the UK Critical Minerals Website Showcase – Ministerial Launch in London with Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, the Critical Minerals Association (UK) and the UK Department for Business and Trade.

The UK Critical Minerals platform features a comprehensive UK map and directory that displays UK critical mineral companies, research institutions and training providers. Access the website at https://lnkd.in/gFwmJhty

Weardale is advancing its geothermal lithium project in County Durham to meet rapid lithium demand growth and secure UK supply.
"Sustainably resourcing tomorrow" 🇬🇧 💧🔋

17/04/2026

Weardale Lithium was pleased to present at Direct Lithium Extraction Summit 2026

Lithium is needed for EVs, Energy Storage Systems, AI and Data Centres. Batteries are vital to our everyday lives and will power our future. To meet this demand, and secure UK supply, Weardale is advancing its geothermal lithium project in County Durham.

Address

Venture House, Aykley Heads Business Centre
Durham
DH15TS

Website

https://weardalelithium.co/

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