Imerys British Lithium (IBL) is delighted to welcome Edwin Berends to its senior team. He will take up the newly created role of Project Director from 1 September.
Edwin brings a wealth of experience gained over 30 years, with a PhD in chemical engineering, he has held several senior global positions with Albemarle.
Edwin explains: “This is such an exciting time to join Imerys British Lithium – who are so far the only UK project having produced battery-grade lithium and well placed to open the UK’s first full scale lithium production plant.
“My previous role as Project Director for Albemarle’s lithium project has provided me with experience which will be essential in this next stage for IBL.”
Alan Parte, Imerys VP for lithium projects and CEO of Imerys British Lithium explains more:
“We are delighted to have Edwin join our growing team.
“This year, in addition to focusing on community engagement, we have been progressing on our prefeasibility study and planning application for the full scale production plant. Edwin will do a fantastic job of leading us through this and onwards to being the first UK commercial producer of lithium for electric vehicle batteries.”
