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How can Europe turn lithium ambition into investable projects?
Dr Francis Wedin of Vulcan Energy discusses the future of Europe’s battery supply chain, the evolution of lithium markets and the role geothermal lithium could play in producing lower carbon battery materials.
Building Europe’s lithium supply from the ground up
Vulcan Energy is developing one of Europe’s most ambitious lithium projects. In this conversation, Francis shares what it takes to move a project from ambition toward production, including the partnerships, investment and long term thinking needed to build a stronger regional supply chain.
Recorded at the Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference 2026.
Watch the highlights above or continue with the full conversation
In the interview, Francis discusses
- The outlook for Europe’s lithium market
- The potential of geothermal lithium production
- What makes major raw material projects investable
- The partnerships needed to move projects forward
Continue the conversation
Vulcan Energy in Budapest
Vulcan Energy will continue the conversation at European Battery Raw Materials 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Felicity Gooding joining the panel, Bankability in Europe: What Makes Projects Investable?
Alongside project finance leaders from Societe Generale and Credit Agricole, the panel will examine what investors need to see before backing European battery raw material projects.
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