Zijin to Start Congo Lithium Mine Production in June
Zijin Mining Group (HKEX:2899,SHA:601899,OTCPL:ZIJMF) plans to start production at its Manono lithium project in Congo in June, adding a major source of the battery metal as supply tightens. The Chinese miner plans to commission its Manono project in June, with output expected to reach 130,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annually at full capacity, according…