Premier African Minerals Limited says installation works at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe are progressing in line with schedule, with commissioning and optimisation targeted for the second quarter of 2026.
The company confirmed that key components of the flotation plant have now been installed, marking a critical step towards production. New flotation cells have been “fully installed, aligned, levelled and connected under supervision of the manufacturer’s installation engineer,” while product and tailings pumps have also been mounted.
Structural works are advancing alongside mechanical installations, with the company noting that “installation of the launders is now underway, with structural steelwork for walkways progressing well,” as efforts to integrate the plant gather pace.
Premier said its piping team has mobilised on site and begun installing pipework required to connect the flotation plant to existing infrastructure, while off-site assembly of motor control switchgear is ongoing ahead of delivery expected within two weeks.
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Managing Director Graham Hill expressed confidence in the project’s trajectory, saying, “we are very encouraged by the continued progress being made on site at Zulu Lithium,” adding that the pace and coordination of installation works “gives the Board confidence as we move towards the commissioning phase.”
The company indicated that operational readiness is improving, supported by the mobilisation of a process engineering team and the development of a detailed commissioning plan.
“We remain focused on delivering commissioning and optimisation during Q2 and moving the project towards steady-state production of spodumene concentrate,” Hill said.
Approximately 5,000 tonnes of ore are already stockpiled on the run-of-mine pad and will be used during the initial commissioning phase, with additional supply expected thereafter.
Premier added that discussions are ongoing with a mining contractor to ensure continuity of ore supply as the project transitions from construction to production.
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