china clay

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A historic site in Cornwall known for being the birthplace of the china clay industry has been put up for sale.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2023

The joint venture between china clay company Imerys and British Lithium aims to operate the UK's "leading lithium hub" within five years.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2023

It is a sentiment that resonates with Allie Watkins, who runs the Spice Merchant and World Food Specialist shop in St Austell, a town at the heart of Cornwall's china clay industry.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2014

In later years he wrote about rugby for the Sunday Telegraph and was employed in the china clay industry for 30 years.

From The Guardian • Jan. 30, 2013

"I don't know much about china clay," said 'Bias reflectively.

From Hocken and Hunken by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir