Lithium Africa

Lithium Africa explores hardrock lithium resources across Africa to meet global battery demand. Using advanced geological techniques and a joint venture with Ganfeng Lithium, the company targets high-grade deposits for EVs and energy storage.

Company Location

Country:

United Kingdom

City:

London

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Company Overview

Lithium Africa, founded in 2020 during the pandemic and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is an exploration-focused company dedicated to discovering and developing hardrock lithium resources across Africa. Leveraging rigorous geological exploration and advanced technical methods, it secures and evaluates lithium-rich pegmatite fields to supply high-quality lithium for electric vehicles and energy storage. Its portfolio spans six African countries via strategic partnerships and a 50/50 joint venture with Ganfeng Lithium, enhancing its access to downstream processing expertise and capital.

Battery Technology

Lithium Africa operates in the upstream battery supply chain, focusing on locating and characterizing high-grade lithium-cesium-tantalum (LCT) pegmatite deposits rich in spodumene. It employs geophysical surveys, chemical sampling, diamond core drilling and detailed resource modeling to estimate reserves accurately. A partnership with Ganfeng Lithium ensures efficient downstream integration, refining lithium concentrates into battery-grade chemicals.

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Recent Projects

In late 2023, Lithium Africa advanced exploration in Côte dIvoire and Guinea through renewed permits and drilling campaigns that identified lithium-rich pegmatites. In 2024, it acquired a district-scale tenement in Morocco, becoming a first mover in the region. Key projects include the Simandou Belt in Guinea and the Togou project in Mali, both yielding promising lithium grades amid preparations for a public listing in 2024.

Investors

Strategic joint venture equally owned (50.0% stake each) with Ganfeng Lithium provides technical expertise and capital. Planning an initial public offering in 2024 to broaden investor base.

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