Kodal Minerals, a West African mineral exploration and development company, has commenced exports of lithium spodumene concentrate from its Bougouni Project in Mali.
Situated around 180km south of Mali’s capital, Bamako, the Bougouni lithium project spans 350km² in the Birimian terrain of West Africa. Operated by Les Mines de Lithium de Bougouni (LMLB), a subsidiary of Kodal Mining UK, the project is 49% owned by Kodal Minerals.
Earlier this year, Bougouni produced its first lithium oxide (Li₂O) spodumene concentrate following the commissioning of the Stage One Dense Media Separation (DMS) plant.
The first truckloads of concentrate are now undergoing final customs checks before departing for the Port of San Pedro in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a major milestone for the project. Kodal plans to transport 30,000 tonnes in the initial shipment to Hainan, expected to take four to six weeks, with the entire 45,000-tonne stockpile to follow to ensure a consistent supply for future exports.
Kodal Minerals CEO Bernard Aylward said:
“Following the successful construction of the DMS plant and processing of ore from the Ngoualana open pit, we are now well-positioned to manage regular exports of Bougouni’s spodumene concentrate. The first 30,000-tonne shipment will generate initial revenue once loading is completed at San Pedro, as per our off-take agreement.”
The project’s Stage Two development will include a flotation plant, scheduled to operate from 2028 to 2038, with an annual forecast output of 230,000 tonnes of Li₂O.
Further updates on Bougouni’s operations and exports will be provided as developments progress.
