Second shipment of Bougouni lithium concentrate arrives in Hainan
2026-03-23 15:29:03 [Print]
On March 19, a 20,000-tonne shipment of lithium concentrate from the Bougouni lithium mine in Mali arrived at Yangpu Port in Hainan, completing import declaration under the Hainan Free Trade Port's "zero-tariff" policy. The cargo marks the second batch delivered to the province this year, following an initial 30,000-tonne shipment in mid-January.
The material will be fully supplied to Hainan Xingzhihai New Materials Co., Ltd., where it will be processed into battery-grade lithium hydroxide, reinforcing feedstock security for downstream lithium chemicals production.
The Bougouni project continues to operate steadily, with preparations for a third shipment currently underway. The project is also expected to commence Phase II expansion later this year, aimed at further increasing lithium resource supply capacity.
Driven by consistent raw material arrivals, Xingzhihai is accelerating its production ramp-up. Monthly lithium hydroxide output exceeded 1,200 tonnes in January. The company is also implementing upgrades to its carbonation line, which will enable flexible switching to lithium carbonate production in the future, enhancing product adaptability to market demand.
The material will be fully supplied to Hainan Xingzhihai New Materials Co., Ltd., where it will be processed into battery-grade lithium hydroxide, reinforcing feedstock security for downstream lithium chemicals production.
The Bougouni project continues to operate steadily, with preparations for a third shipment currently underway. The project is also expected to commence Phase II expansion later this year, aimed at further increasing lithium resource supply capacity.
Driven by consistent raw material arrivals, Xingzhihai is accelerating its production ramp-up. Monthly lithium hydroxide output exceeded 1,200 tonnes in January. The company is also implementing upgrades to its carbonation line, which will enable flexible switching to lithium carbonate production in the future, enhancing product adaptability to market demand.
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