Premier African Minerals to receive spodumene flotation plant for Zim project
Premier African Minerals to receive spodumene flotation plant for Zim project (Mining Weekly, Sabrina Jardim, March 2, 2026)
The company [Premier], in a statement to shareholders, says it confirms that it is fully aware of the recent regulatory development and remains in open dialogue with the Ministry in respect of the suspension and the framework for future product shipments from Zulu following commissioning of the flotation plant.
Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has reported that, following a short delayin the timetable previously announced and after several weeks of planning and mobilisation, it now expects the new 15 t to 20 t an hour spodumene flotation plant for its Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe, to arrive on site on March 3.
This spodumene flotation circuit will replace the previous spodumene flotation circuit with the balance of the processing plant, ahead of the spodumene flotation circuit being retained.
Meanwhile, Premier says it notes the recent announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development regarding the suspension of lithium concentrate and raw mineral exports with immediate effect.