Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) CEO Bernard Aylward talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest developments at the Bougouni Lithium Project in Mali. The update follows a high-profile site visit by Mali’s Minister of Mines and the regional governor, underlining government support for the project.
Aylward said the visit reaffirmed the importance of Bougouni for both the local community and Mali’s broader mining ambitions. “The Minister of Mines had actually met with the president, discussed our situation, and came back to remark that a fast-track process was in place,” he said.
Kodal has completed all required demonstrations to government officials, including operational success at the processing plant and the accumulation of 42,000 tonnes of spodumene ready for export. Aylward noted the urgency of securing the export licence, as storage space is now limited.
He also provided an update on site activities, confirming that despite the wet season causing some flooding and delays, mining is continuing. The company is addressing a temporary shortage of explosives due to regulatory changes, while also progressing workforce development by training local staff to operate the plant.
Kodal Minerals expects to report back soon with updates on the export permit and continued ramp-up.
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