Eastgate7 hrs agoCouncil gives £500k to firm seeking local lithiumThe money comes from funds set up following the closure of a former cement works in 2002. 7 hrs ago2 Jun 2025'Huge' lithium reserves prompts extraction planNorthern Lithium plans to build a lithium extraction plant in County Durham by 2027.2 Jun 20255 Feb 2025Altered lithium plant plan approvedThe plans involve extracting lithium from geothermal groundwaters at Eastgate's former cement works.5 Feb 202530 Jan 2025Lithium extraction plant set to be approvedThe plans involve extracting lithium from geothermal groundwaters at Eastgate's former cement works.30 Jan 20258 Oct 2024Speed limit reduction refused despite petitionsThe county council says the low accident rates on the two roads do not merit 30mph zones.8 Oct 2024
