2021-07-11
Bikita Mineral Pvt Ltd, acquired by Sinomine Resource Group in early 2022, is a mining production enterprise. The Bikita Mine is located about 325 km southeast of Harare and 80 km northeast of Masvingo, within the Masvingo greenstone belt. The mining lease covers 1,528 hectares (15.3 square kilometers). The Bikita pegmatite deposit is a world-renowned large LCT (Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum) pegmatite-type rare metal deposit. It is a significant lithium-cesium-tantalum-beryllium production base in Zimbabwe and the world.
As of December 31, 2023, the Bikita Lithium Mine has a lithium mineral resource of 113.3517 million tons of ore, equivalent to 2.8847 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE). The mine also contains other lithium minerals and rare metals such as tantalum, rubidium, and beryllium. With further exploration, the lithium ore resources are expected to increase.
The mine has constructed a 2 million tons/year spodumene concentrate beneficiation project and a 2 million tons/year lepidolite concentrate beneficiation expansion project, which commenced production in July 2023. This significantly increases Sinomine lithium salt business raw material supply and demonstrates its competitive advantage in lithium battery new energy materials. Sinomine is committed to maximizing the recovery and utilization of different lithium minerals and achieving maximum value.
Sinomine actively fulfills its social responsibilities, participates in community development, and promotes local employment. It adheres to principles of integrity, mutual benefit, and equality in its operations, protects employees' rights, and consistently donates money and materials to social welfare and public welfare undertakings. The company has received numerous occupational health and corporate social responsibility awards.
