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Power generation plant installed and operational at Bougouni Lithium Project

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Kodal Minerals has announced that the power generation plant at its flagship Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali is now operational. This ‘Power-On’ milestone paves the way for full commissioning of the Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) processing plant in the coming weeks.

The construction and commissioning of the DMS processing plant at the Ngoualana open pit mine at the project continues ahead of lithium spodumene production, which is expected in the first quarter of 2025. The project is fully funded through the US$117.5 million Hainan funding transaction. This funding transaction includes a US$100 million investment into Kodal Mining UK Ltd (KMUK), a company owned 51% by the Hainan Group and 49% by Kodal, which is the developer of the project.

Highlights:

  • The power generation plant was efficiently installed at Bougouni and this important ‘Power-On’ milestone paves the way for full commissioning of the DMS processing plant.
  • Commencement of commercial production is on track for 1Q25 and construction costs remain within the US$65 million capital development budget.
  • Both crushing modules are now installed, and all drives have been cabled to the power plant via the motor control centre (MCC).
  • The electrical cabling to the various drives within the DMS processing plant and cable terminations at the MCC are close to completion.
  • Erection of structural steelwork at the DMS processing plant is fully completed.
  • Electrical cabling in the field, motor terminations, and piping installations are nearing completion in advance of full commissioning.
  • Permits for the pumping of water from the Baoulé River are in place, and the water pump and piping system are now operational.
  • All equipment, materials, and spares are on site.
  • Open pit mining activities at the Ngoualana deposit continue to advance ahead of commissioning. At last count, a total of just over 240 000 t of ore with average grade of 1.17% Li2O, were mined in preparation for commissioning, representing almost three months of ore processing.
  • The on-site laboratory is now fully operational.

Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals, remarked:

“The team on site has performed fantastically to successfully finish the installation of the power generation plant and achieve the important ‘Power-On’ milestone at Bougouni. Piping and electrical cabling has also continued to advance, and we are looking forward to commissioning of the DMS processing plant in the coming weeks ahead of first commercial production later this quarter. Achieving this crucial ‘Power-On’ milestone is a critical step for Kodal and its aim of being one of the first lithium producers in West Africa and the first London-listed lithium producer. We look forward to delivering on these firsts and continuing the growth of the company.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/exploration-development/20012025/power-generation-plant-installed-and-operational-at-bougouni-lithium-project/

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