Aterian plc

Operational Update: Copper and Lithium Exploration, Botswana Aterian plc (LSE: ATN), the critical metal-focused exploration and development company, is pleased to provide an update on activities since the conclusion of the Share Purchase Agreement ("SPA") to acquire a 90 % interest in Atlantis Metals (Pty) Ltd ("Atlantis") in the Republic of Botswana ("Botswana"), as announced on 8 April 2024. Atlantis is a private Bostwana registered entity holding seven prospecting licences in the world-renowned Kalahari Copper Belt ("KCB") and three licences prospective for lithium brine in the Makgadigadi Region of Botswana. Highlights: 👉 Atlantis holds a portfolio of ten strategically located licences for #copper-#silver ("Cu-Ag") and #lithium brine (''Li'') projects in Botswana, covering 4,486.11 km2. 👉 Three licences are held, covering a combined 2,516.93 km2 within the Makgadikgadi Pans, considered highly prospective for lithium brine. 👉 Initial target generation has been completed using available airborne geophysical data and remote sensing. 👉 Three licences are prioritised for initial fieldwork for the KCB licences. 👉 Two areas of interest have been identified on the lithium brine project for field follow-up. Source: Vox Markets https://lnkd.in/eVqYsv_Q

The demand for critical minerals is set to almost triple by 2030 as the world transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy in order to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050. https://lnkd.in/eHNi78HA

Lithium Mining Stocks Are Soaring. This Is Why. https://lnkd.in/e3E7g-8F

Miss the news last week? Courtesy of Mining Weekly, Aterian plc completes initial target generation at Botswana project. https://lnkd.in/eCsA-Pdm

Aterian plc - TR-1: Notification of Major Holdings Source: Vox Markets https://lnkd.in/ePzHfyyX

As the energy transition continues, tapping into the reserves of critical minerals and securing their supply chains is crucial. For this graphic, Visual Capitalist partnered with Appian Capital Advisory LLP to provide visual context to the top countries for reserves, production, and processing of minerals that are vital to the energy transition. The analysis uses data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) across four minerals: #lithium, #cobalt, natural graphite, and #rareearths. https://lnkd.in/ghnXQPyU

Forming strategic partnerships with countries and companies leading the transition to clean energy can help secure markets for African battery minerals. African countries should aim to diversify their export markets to reduce dependency on a few buyers, making them less vulnerable to price fluctuations and geopolitical risks. By addressing these areas, #Africa can better position itself to fulfill its potential in the global #batteryminerals market, ensuring that the continent’s resources contribute to sustainable economic growth and development. Africa holds a significant percentage of the world’s reserves for several key battery #minerals. https://lnkd.in/efEnAMfm

Critical Minerals is the buzzword of the decade in the commodities sector. They’re not just any minerals, they are minerals important enough for governments to invest into projects themselves, or otherwise incentivise the development of projects. But amidst all the hype, a step back and look into what these #minerals are, why they’re critical and how to invest in them. https://lnkd.in/eSztdem6

Rwanda's latest lithium exploration efforts have entered advanced stages as companies involved are preparing to commence core-drilling. In August last year, Rwanda embarked on greater exploration efforts through a joint venture that was signed between Aterian plc, Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd, and Kinunga Mining Ltd. Aterian PLC, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange is an exploration, trading, and development company with a diversified portfolio in Africa dealing in critical and #strategicmetals projects. The agreement indicated that RIO has the option to invest $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75 percent interest in the license to explore minerals vital for a successful #energytransition to #renewableenergy. In an exclusive interview with The New Times, Charles G. Bray, Executive Chairman of Aterian plc, a British company that has been doing mineral exploration in Rwanda for the past four years, said core-drilling is set to begin this September. https://lnkd.in/egEVTrsq

Direct lithium extraction: reshaping brine mining possibilities. Direct lithium extraction (DLE) refers to a set of technologies that can selectively extract #lithium from #brines, addressing many limitations of conventional brine mining while providing additional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benefits. #DLE allows for faster lithium production—within hours to days—at higher yields (typically between 80-95%), eliminating the need for evaporation ponds. https://lnkd.in/eceN7ydi