Kodal Minerals PLC (LON:KOD) has received its environmental and social impact permit (ESIA) for the development of the Bougouni lithium project in southern Mali.
The country’s environment minister has signed off the ESIA, with the company working now on mining assessment and technical reports for a full licence application by the end of 2019.
Bernard Aylward, Kodal’s chief executive, said: “This approval recognises the excellent work of our technical team and consultants and our continued strong relationship with the Mali Government and local communities."