Canada's Strongbow, UK partner to explore for lithium in Cornwall

British mining company Cornish lithium said on Thursday it had entered a definitive mineral rights agreement with Canada's Strongbow Exploration to explore for lithium in Cornwall, southwest England, stoking hopes for a British mining revival. Cornwall historically was a mining hub and the British government is keen to support a revival of the mining industry as it seeks to bolster the economy against the shocks of leaving the European Union. "We believe the potential benefits of developing a li