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Operational Update
Premier African Minerals Limited provided an operational update on the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project, highlighting encouraging progress on the installation of the new Xinhai Flotation Plant, including site fabrication of key components and the installation of the tailings tank. The company is also simplifying plant operations by removing redundant sorting equipment and modifying pipework to bypass the thickener, aiming for improved reliability and efficiency. Mining contractor activities have recommenced with dewatering, and the processing team is being built. Regarding exports, Premier welcomes Zimbabwe's pragmatic approach to resuming lithium concentrate exports under a controlled framework, aligning its operations with evolving regulatory requirements. Disclaimer*
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17 April 2026 Premier African Minerals Limited Operational Update Premier African Minerals Limited ("Premier" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a further interim update on the ongoing progress at the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project ("Zulu Lithium"). Graham Hill, Managing Director, commented: "We are very pleased with the progress being made on site, particularly given the labour-intensive nature of the fabrication and modification work currently underway. The team has responded well to the technical requirements of the Xinhai Flotation Plant design, and the level of on-site execution has been encouraging. Importantly, we are not only advancing installation but also refining and simplifying the plant configuration to support more reliable and efficient operations going forward. This work is critical in positioning Zulu Lithium for sustainable performance once commissioning is complete. While there remains work to be done, we are building momentum across both the new Xinhai Flotation Plant and operational readiness, and we look forward to providing further updates as we move closer to commissioning." Zulu Lithium Operational Update Progress on the installation and integration of the new Xinhai Flotation Plant continues to be very encouraging. Over the past several weeks, work has primarily focused on labour-intensive, site-based fabrication activities, including the construction of overflow launders, walkways and the interconnecting pipework between flotation cells, as well as the installation of large-diameter air supply piping. Due to the design of the new Xinhai Flotation Plant, these components are required to be fabricated on site, and this work has been carried out by the Zulu Lithium engineering team under the supervision and guidance of the specialist installation engineer from Xinhai Technology Processing. The tailings tank has now been installed, marking a further key step in the overall plant infrastructure. In parallel, the electrical switchgear is nearing completion and is scheduled for factory testing at the manufacturer's facilities later this week. Subject to successful testing, delivery to site will follow, with installation and completion of the electrical works expected over the coming weeks. As part of the ongoing optimisation efforts, fabrication of new conveyor chutes is progressi...
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