Zijin Mining to start Congo first lithium production at Manono site in June
Zijin Mining will start Congo's first lithium output in June at the Manono site. The project moves to exports immediately despite ongoing legal disputes.
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Zijin Mining Group Company Limited has announced that it will initiate the first lithium production in the Democratic Republic of Congo
CD this June. The company plans to move immediately to exports from the Manono deposit, marking a significant milestone for the country's mining sector and the global battery mineral supply chain. The updated June start date highlights the project's transition into an active operational phase.






