UK-based mining company Kodal Minerals has successfully produced its first batch of spodumene concentrate at the Bougouni Lithium Project in southern Mali.
This milestone comes after the commissioning of the Stage 1 Dense Media Separation (DMS) processing plant, which has met its expected production targets.
The plant is producing spodumene concentrate with a lithium oxide grade of 5.53%, according to the company.
“We are confident this progress will continue into commercial production, and our team remains focused on achieving our 10,000-ton-per-month target at Bougouni,” said Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals.
Looking ahead, Kodal Minerals plans to stress test the DMS processing plant to reach its full nameplate capacity before the first scheduled lithium shipment to China by the end of March 2025.
Meanwhile, mining operations at Bougouni will continue, with an ore stockpile of 350,000 tons ready for processing.
