European Lithium Ltd (ASX:EUR) is set to take on a lithium project in Ireland which has been confirmed as prospective for spodumene pegmatites through both surface sampling and a recent program of diamond drilling.

The company has completed the process to acquire all shares in LHR Resources Ltd, which holds the rights to the Leinster Lithium Project – in the country’s southeast – from Technology Metals Plc, in an all-scrip transaction.

As part of the acquisition, EUR has appointed George Karageorge as executive general manager exploration. Mr Karageorge is well known for his experience as an international mining executive with MinRex, Iceni Gold and as founding geologist with Pilbara Minerals.

EUR chair Tony Sage said the acquisition indicated that the company was serious about investing in the regional battery metals scene.

“The acquisition shows our commitment to continue expanding in the European lithium sector and illustrates our capability to identify, secure and build in highly prospective lithium provinces, leveraging our world class exploration and project developmentexpertise,” he said.

“This development is strategic for the European Union to establish the sustainable supplychains of the critical minerals essential for the transition to low carbon emission economy.

“By using our shareholding in CRML to purchase this asset demonstrates the value of our investment in Critical Metals Corp.”

EUR has been trading at 2.5 cents.

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