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Ganfeng Lithium has commenced production of the first phase of its Goulamina spodumene project in Mali, Africa.The deal followed a new mining code introduced in 2023, which stipulated that the Malian government was entitled to a 10% free carry stake and could also acquire an additional 25%.
The initial phase aims for an annual output of 506,000 tons of lithium concentrate, which is expected to grow to 1 million tonnes in the second phase. It is estimated that Goulamina could be explored for more than 23 years, producing 15.6 million tonnes of spodumene concentrate over that period. Mali recently announced a plan to acquire a 35% stake in the Goulamina mine. Once completed, Ganfeng Lithium will indirectly hold a 65% stake in the project, with the remainder going to the Malian government., Mali’s transitional President Assimi Goita said the lithium mine is extremely important for the West African nation, and the launch of the processing plant “marks a significant step forward in the exploitation of the country’s natural resources.
Chinese Ambassador to Mali Chen Zhihong, who attended the inauguration ceremony, described the Goulamina mine as “a new example of win-win cooperation.”As metal prices soar, mining expands into new frontiers, more communities and Indigenous peoples will be impacted as they are attracted to ASM as a vital lifeline in times of economic turmoil.CATL's board has approved the plan, but the proposal is pending approval from regulators, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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