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Highlights
Transfer of Bougouni mining licence secured for lithium development (KOD)
Processing plant enhancements target higher quality spodumene output
Export authorisations under review as concentrate stockpile grows
The mining industry supports the shift to renewable energy by supplying metals essential for battery systems. Lithium projects have become a focal point as automakers and energy storage providers seek reliable raw material sources. Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) has reached a key milestone in its Bougouni lithium initiative in West Africa.
License Transfer and Regulatory Approval
The company completed formal handover of exploration and extraction rights for its Bougouni licence area. Regulatory bodies in the host region signed off on documentation that grants exclusive access to lithium-bearing pegmatite deposits. That approval followed extensive environmental assessments and technical reviews, confirming compliance with mining laws and community agreements.
Processing Facility Optimisation
Engineering teams have initiated a series of upgrades at the onsite treatment facility to boost recovery rates for spodumene concentrate. Modifications to crushing and screening circuits, combined with fine-tuning of dense-media separation settings, aim to elevate product purity. Continued equipment calibration and performance testing are under way to ensure consistent feedstock throughput and to align with global shipping specifications.
Export Clearance and Stockpile Status
Discussions with port authorities and export regulators have advanced toward finalising customs and quality inspections. Permitting officials are reviewing assay results from initial samples held in the on-site yard. Meanwhile, a substantial stockpile of high-grade concentrate has been assembled, ready for shipment once authorisation is granted. That inventory underscores preparedness to serve overseas buyers in established battery-materials markets.
Exploration and Resource Expansion
Drilling programmes at nearby prospecting zones continue to extend the known mineral footprint beyond the main ore body. Geologists are evaluating core-recovery logs to refine block-model estimates and guide infill drilling campaigns. Data from these efforts will underpin mine-planning updates and support decisions on scaling future production phases within the licence boundary.
Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance
Regular consultations with regional authorities and local communities have reinforced the company’s governance framework. Site visits by government representatives and non-governmental groups have validated adherence to environmental and social protocols. A compliance committee monitors handover of community development funds and reports on water-management practices, ensuring that operational progress remains aligned with stakeholder expectations.
