Cote d’Ivoire: Ivory Coast Grants Two Lithium Exploration Permits Amid Metals Race

Côte d’Ivoire has granted 2 new lithium exploration permits as the country seeks to expand its mining sector and position itself in the global supply chain for battery metals.

The permits were approved during a Council of Ministers meeting on March 4. The licenses allow companies to conduct geological and geophysical studies to identify lithium deposits used in electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems.

One permit was awarded to Stargate Atlantis Minerals SARL and covers exploration…