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Nestled in the Salamanca region of northwestern Spain, and close to the Portuguese border, the town of Villasrubias has gained recognition in the mining industry, becoming a reference point in the search for high-grade lithium. In a recent exploration, TECHNOLOGY METALS EUROPE has located lithium deposits that have surprised the research community, boosting hopes for a prosperous future for both the local community and the clean energy industry in Spain.
Lithium has become a vital resource in the transition to a more sustainable economy and the production of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. High-quality lithium sources are scarce, which makes discoveries such as Villasrubias extremely valuable.
Technology Metals Europe’s team of geologists have shown that preliminary tests reveal high-grade lithium concentrations in the subsurface, suggesting the presence of significant deposits. This finding has triggered interest from the rest of the research community, government institutions and exploration companies, as well as investment groups.
The economic impact on Villasrubias is encouraging. Increased activity in the sector can generate local employment and revitalise the region’s economy. In addition, the investment in infrastructure and technology will improve the quality of life for local residents, demonstrating that responsible exploration projects of this kind can have a positive impact on communities.
This exciting discovery at Villasrubias not only benefits the region, but also contributes to the growing global demand for high quality lithium. As Technólogy Metals Europe develops further research and advances in the valuation of this resource, it is hoped that the renewable energy and electric mobility industry will continue to move towards a more sustainable future. Villasrubias has become an example of how innovation and exploration can open up new opportunities in unexpected places.
The Villasrubias research permit covers an area of about 11 km2 . The object of investigation are pegmatite and pegmoaplite dykes with mineralisation of lithium, tantalum, niobium and tin. Of these 4 substances, the first 3 are critical raw materials for the European Union, according to the list published in September 2020.
The permit is located in the south-western corner of the province of Salamanca (Castilla y León), 33 km from Ciudad Rodrigo, located next to the A-62 motorway (part of the European route E80, which connects Portugal).
The land under investigation belongs to the Hesperian Massif, one of the main lithium prospective areas in Europe, with a good number of research projects on this strategic raw material, both in Spain (Extremadura, Castilla y León, Galicia) and in Portugal.
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