**Summary**
European Metals Holdings Limited (EMH) announced a key approval for its Cinovec Lithium Project in the Czech Republic, with Geomet s.r.o. receiving Regional Rezoning approval from the Ústà nad Labem Regional Assembly. This rezoning defines areas for lithium mining, processing, and utility infrastructure, marking a significant milestone for the project. The approval follows extensive public consultation and supports the projects Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), which confirms Cinovec as a long-life, battery-grade lithium carbonate producer strategically positioned to supply Europes EV and energy-storage sectors.
Cinovec, the largest hard rock lithium deposit in the EU, has received substantial financial backing, including a €360 million grant from the Czech Government and a $36 million EU Just Transition Fund grant. The project has been designated a Strategic Project by the European Commission and a Strategic Deposit by the Czech Government, ensuring accelerated permitting and funding eligibility. With a 28+ year operating life and steady-state production of 37,500 tpa of lithium carbonate, Cinovec is poised to meet ~5.2% of the EUs 2030 lithium demand. The project continues to receive strong support at local, regional, national, and European levels, reinforcing its importance for Europes energy transition and electromobility.