From emerald frontier to lithium heartland.
Since 1956 Sandawana has been synonymous with the finest emeralds in southern Africa. Under new ownership and after an extensive exploration programme, the mine has strategically pivoted to the mineral that will define this century, lithium.
Early indications place over 100 million tons of lithium ore within the mining location, with Phase 1 alone expected to certify at least 26 million tons. Phase 2 exploration is now underway.
The claim area spans 38.82 km² on the Mweza mountain range, the largest lithium deposit in Zimbabwe, and one of the most significant in the world.
Operational Life
Cycle
Exploration
Four-phase JORC-compliant program on Block A, Block B and Bikita claims, upgrading inferred resources to indicated by FY2026.
Open-Cast Mining
Concurrent open-pit operation on the Mweza range. 900,000 tons of ore mined and stockpiled in the last 10 months.
Concentration
3MT/annum concentrator on line for December 2027, with a second train scaling feed capacity to 6 million tons per year
Beneficiation
Lithium Sulphate production commencing December 2028, closing the loop from pit to battery-ready chemistry.
“900,000 tons of ore mined and stockpiled in 10 months, a stockpile valued at approximately US$126M on international markets.”
Government-licensed exporter under NDS1
One Mine.
Five Minerals
The Sandawana lease is a rare polymineralic asset. Beyond its flagship lithium spodumene, the pegmatite hosts a portfolio of associated minerals that unlock long-term optionality.
- Lithium Primary — battery-grade spodumene
- Emeralds Legacy resource, small-scale ops resume FY2029
- Tantalite Associated pegmatite mineral
- Gold Claim-area optimisation from FY2029
- Mica By-product from LCT pegmatite
The Five-Year Build-Out.
FY2026
Certified JORC report for Block A. ISO 9001 certification. Sustainability framework.
FY2027
3MT concentrator commissioned. Mine design defining 50+ MT reserve. ISO 17025.
FY2028
Lithium Sulphate plant commissioned. Power plant online. ESG GRI compliance.
FY2029
Small-scale emerald mining resumes. Gold claims optimised. ISO 45001.
FY2030
$635 per-ton operating cost. 35% EBITDA margin. $10M annual free cashflow.
Building Value. Empowering a Generation.
Every ton mined is measured against a wider commitment — zero harm, ISO-aligned safety, 15–25% female representation by FY2029, and community amenities that outlast the ore.
Zero
FATALITY TARGET
ISO 45001
Safety standard by FY2029
15–25%
Female representation FY2029
CSR
Community reinvestment plan
