Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) CEO Bernard Aylward talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a major milestone for the company—the production of its first lithium spodumene concentrate at the Bougouni lithium mine in southern Mali.
Aylward shared insights from his recent site visit, expressing satisfaction with the initial spodumene concentrate grading 5.53%, which is within the company’s target range. He emphasised the team’s achievements in bringing the project to this stage in less than a year.
With the commissioning phase ongoing, Aylward discussed the next steps, which include ramping up processing, fine-tuning the dense media separation (DMS) circuit, and maintaining a steady ore supply from the open pit. He highlighted that construction at the site is nearly complete, with only minor site works remaining.
Mining and processing operations have now transitioned to a 24/7 schedule, ensuring a continuous flow of material to support commercial production. Looking ahead, Kodal Minerals aims to scale up production, meet its offtake commitments, and advance exploration at the Boumou prospect to expand its resource base.
Additionally, the company is planning a stage two flotation plant, targeting an investment decision in 2025 with potential development through 2026.
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