Bulk sample tests from its Zulu project in Zimbabwe have indicated high grades of lithium said Premier African Minerals (LON:PREM).
Grades included 1.55% Li2O (lithium oxide) in a spodumene / lepidolite ore sample taken from the exploration adit while a petalite ore sample contained 1.23% Li2O.
George Roach, chief executive, said the grades were line with its exploration data.
“Process development being undertaken in Germany is directed to production of marketable spodumene and petalite concentrates, both of which are in demand as much in the ceramics and glass industries and as a source for low impurity Lithium.
“Premier is in preliminary discussions with parties interested in participating in Lithium resource development in Zimbabwe,” he added.
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