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Russia's Rosatom Plans to Build Major Lithium Mine in Mali: Media

Russia's Rosatom Plans to Build Major Lithium Mine in Mali: Media

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Russia's Rosatom Plans to Build Major Lithium Mine in Mali: MediaThe construction of a mine at the Bougoula deposit in south-western Mali is set to begin... 29.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Russia's Rosatom Plans to Build Major Lithium Mine in Mali: MediaThe construction of a mine at the Bougoula deposit in south-western Mali is set to begin in 2028, the project's head Andrey Mineev told Russian media.Two years of extensive exploration confirmed the site's strong potential for spodumene concentrate—a key raw material for the global battery industry, he noted.Key characteristics of the project:▪Reserves: 458,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate.▪Africa's Strategic Role: This deposit is vital to meet rapidly growing demand for lithium, powering electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems.▪Community Focus: The project prioritizes local hiring, building all-weather roads, and supplying fresh water to people in Bougoula village.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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