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France to develop major lithium mine as Europe moves to electric vehicles

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Industrial metals firm Imerys plans to open one of Europe's largest lithium mines near a town in central France by 2027 to help support the continent's move towards electric vehicles, which use the metal in their batteries. Locals have welcomed the job opportunities the mine should create, but some have also raised concerns about its environmental impact.

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