Zijin Mining Advances Lithium Projects as Manono Mine Starts Ahead of Schedule

Published: Jul 9, 2026 21:17

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Zijin Mining said its lithium business is progressing steadily, with the Manono lithium project in the DRC commencing dense media separation operations in May 2026, about one month ahead of schedule. The first-stage refining project is expected to be completed by December 2026, while the 3Q Salt Lake, Laguocuo Salt Lake and Xiangyuan hard-rock lithium projects continue ramping up production.

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