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RNS Number : 7637G  Zinnwald Lithium PLC  10 November 2025

Zinnwald Lithium plc / EPIC: ZNWD.L / Market: AIM / Sector: Mining

10 November 2025

Zinnwald Lithium plc

('Zinnwald Lithium' or the 'Company')

 

Publication of Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Scoping Study

 

Zinnwald Lithium plc, the European-focused lithium company developing the
integrated Zinnwald Lithium Project (the "Project") in Germany, is pleased to
announce the publication of its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
("ESIA") Scoping Study, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Land Access, Acquisition
and Compensation Framework, and Grievance Mechanism (together the "ESIA
Scoping Documents").  These represent another key milestone in the Project's
permitting pathway and underscores the Company's commitment to sustainable
development in line with international best practice.

 

Anton du Plessis, CEO of Zinnwald Lithium, commented: "Publishing our ESIA
Scoping Documents marks an important step for the Zinnwald Project. It defines
the framework for upcoming environmental and social studies, clarifies the
permitting pathway, and further de-risks development. We are committed to
securing our social license to operate and these documents support our
extensive ongoing engagement programme with the local community and
stakeholders. Together, these efforts reflect our commitment to responsible
development and support Europe's energy transition and industrial resilience."

 

DETAILS

The Project, which will be permitted under German Mining Law through an
integrated procedure managed by the Saxony Mining Authority ("SOBA"), is
undertaking an ESIA that goes beyond the national permitting requirements in
order to meet the standards of International Financing Institutions, including
the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Environmental and
Social Requirements, the  European Investment Bank's Environmental and Social
Standards, Equator Principle 4 and related guidance. The ESIA Scoping
Documents have been produced in conjunction with the German office of ERM, one
of the largest global sustainability consultancies.

 

The ESIA Scoping Report is a key milestone in the Project's development,
providing an initial evaluation of the potential environmental and social
impacts of the proposed mining operation. It outlines the key areas that will
be assessed in the full ESIA Report, which is expected to be released for
public comment in 2027.

 

The Project has today published the ESIA Scoping Documents in German on its
community website (https://lithium-im-erzgebirge.de
(https://lithium-im-erzgebirge.de) ) as well as placing the documents on
display at the various Town Halls in the Altenberg Municipality. The Project
and its consultants are hosting a public information and dialogue event on 13
November 2025 to enable direct community participation. This formally starts a
consultation period, which runs until at least 7 December 2025, enabling local
communities, regional authorities, and other stakeholders to review the ESIA
scoping findings, provide feedback, and engage directly with the Company on
the proposed development.

 

Following the close of the consultation period, the Company will integrate
stakeholder feedback and any comments from regulatory authorities into the
revised Terms of Reference for the final ESIA Scoping Report.

 

The ESIA Scoping Documents in English have also been published on the
Company's website (www.zinnwaldlithium.com (http://www.zinnwaldlithium.com) )
to further encourage feedback from wider stakeholders. Zinnwald will continue
to provide updates as the permitting and ESIA processes progress.

 

ENDS

 

For further information visit www.zinnwaldlithium.com or contact:

 

 Anton du Plessis       Zinnwald Lithium plc  info@zinnwaldlithium.com

 Cherif Rifaat
 David Hart             Allenby Capital       +44 (0) 20 3328 5656

 Dan Dearden-Williams   (Nominated Adviser)
 Michael Seabrook       Oberon Capital Ltd    +44 (0) 20 3179 5300

 Adam Pollock           (Broker)
 Isabel de Salis        St Brides Partners    zinnwald@stbridespartners.co.uk (mailto:zinnwald@stbridespartners.co.uk)

 Paul Dulieu            (Financial PR)

 

Notes

AIM quoted Zinnwald Lithium plc (EPIC: ZNWD.L) is focused on becoming an
important supplier of lithium hydroxide to Europe's fast-growing battery
sector. The Company owns 100% of the Zinnwald Lithium Project in Germany,
which has an approved mining licence, is located in the heart of Europe's
chemical and automotive industries and has the potential to be one of Europe's
more advanced battery grade lithium projects.

 

 

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