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Operational Update Zulu Lithium
Premier African Minerals Limited has provided an operational update for its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project, confirming the full installation of new flotation cells, product and tailings pumps, and the commencement of launder and pipework installation. Approximately 5,000 tonnes of ore are available on the ROM stockpile for early commissioning, with the company remaining on track for commissioning and optimisation in Q2 2026, aiming for steady-state production of spodumene concentrate. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n25 March 2026\nPremier African Minerals Limited\n \nOperational Update Zulu Lithium\nPremier African Minerals Limited (\"Premier\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to provide an interim update on the ongoing progress at the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project (\"Zulu Lithium\").\n\n\n\n\nHighlights:\n\n\n\n\n\n· \n\n\nNew flotation cells fully installed, aligned, levelled and connected under supervision of the manufacturer's installation engineer.\n \n\n\n\n\n· \n\n\nProduct and tailings pumps installed on plinths.\n\n\n\n\n\n· \n\n\nInstallation of launders underway with structural steelwork for walkways progressing well.\n\n\n\n\n\n· \n\n\nPiping crew mobilised with plant integration pipework now commencing.\n\n\n\n\n\n· \n\n\nCommissioning planning progressing with process engineering team mobilisation initiated.\n\n\n\n\n\n· \n\n\nApproximately 5,000 tonnes of ore available on ROM stockpile for early commissioning.\n\n\n\n\n\n· \n\n\nCommissioning and optimisation remain on track for Q2 2026.\n\n\n\n\nGraham Hill, Managing Director, commented: \"We are very encouraged by the continued progress being made on site at Zulu Lithium. The installation of the Xinhai Flotation Plant is advancing well and, importantly, in line with our planned timeline. The level of coordination between our on-site team and the manufacturer's engineer has been particularly pleasing and gives the Board confidence as we move towards the commissioning phase.\nIt is also positive to see the increasing levels of operational readiness, including the mobilisation of the process engineering team and the availability of ore on the ROM pad to support early commissioning activities, utilising material already mined and at no additional mining cost to the Company.\nWe remain focused on delivering commissioning and optimisation during Q2 and moving the project towards steady-state production of spodumene concentrate.\nWe would also encourage shareholders to follow the Company's official account on X (formerly Twitter), where we are providing regular photographic updates of progress on site. These updates offer useful visual context to the significant wor...