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Imerys plans to extract lithium in Échassières by 2028, requiring 600,000 m³ of water annually from the Sioule and Cher rivers. Concerns arise over groundwater impacts, as the company may need to pump 800 m³ of water daily, significantly affecting local water levels.

The Environmental Authority noted potential exhaure rates of up to 4,450 m³ daily. The project's implications for local ecosystems and water quality remain uncertain, with experts calling for independent assessments.