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Namibia-based Andrada Mining has made significant strides in its tantalum and lithium production efforts. On 26 September, the company reported an increase in tantalum output and the commencement of petalite concentrate sales, which are part of its broader strategy to expand lithium production. At the Uis mine in west-central Namibia, Andrada has installed a tantalum circuit and ramped up production, shipping 15 tons of tantalum concentrate with a grade of 10.8% tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5) to AfriMet, a commodity trading firm. This is an improvement from the 9 tons produced in the previous quarter, under a one-year offtake agreement set to expire on 1 January 2025.
Expanding Lithium Opportunities
Alongside tantalum production, Andrada has been advancing its lithium operations by producing high-purity petalite concentrate as part of an off-site pilot program. This concentrate will undergo further testing to explore its potential for conversion into lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide. Andrada has already made a one-off sale of 5 tons of petalite concentrate, grading over 4% Li₂O, to a ceramic producer.
In a major strategic move, Andrada has partnered with Chilean lithium giant SQM to develop the Lithium Ridge asset in Namibia. The partnership allows SQM to fund exploration and a feasibility study for the project, while Andrada retains operational control during this period.
Andrada also reported stable tin production during the three months ending in August, producing 239 tons of tin.
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