Elektros Begins Feasibility Study on Lithium Mining Project in Sierra Leon
Elektros (OTC PINK:ELEK) has initiated discussions regarding a potential stake in a lithium mining project located in Sierra Leone, Africa. A mining feasibility study is underway to assess the project's viability as a lithium supplier, potentially supporting Elektros's future battery production. The company projects significant lithium demand growth, with annual needs expected to reach 1.5 million metric tons by 2025 and over 3 million by 2030. Electric vehicles are anticipated to drive 84% of this demand by 2030. CEO Shlomo Bleier brings over 35 years of mining experience, with operations in both Brazil and Sierra Leone.
- Initiation of discussions for a lithium mining project, indicating strategic expansion.
- Feasibility study underway to assess project viability, positioning the company for future growth.
- Projected significant increase in lithium demand, supporting long-term business potential.
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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 3, 2023 / Elektros (OTC PINK:ELEK), an emerging leader in the electric mobility industry, announced it has begun talks with Lithium mining project in Sierra Leon, Africa.
Elektros announced it has begun discussions regarding potential stake or development agreement for virgin Lithium mining project located in Sierra Leon, Africa.
The Company has begun a mining feasibility study on the project and will explore prospects of developing the mine as a lithium supplier to select processing partners, or battery manufacturer, with a portion of lithium supply potentially being reserved for any future battery production under Elektros umbrella.
Upon completion of feasibility study, the company anticipates executing a letter of intent agreement towards next phase of development negotiations.
Annual lithium demand is projected to reach roughly 1.5 million metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent by 2025 and over 3 million tons by 2030. This 2025 forecast calls for triple the demand seen in 2021.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) could account for about
Mr. Shlomo Bleier, the CEO of Elektros, Inc., has been involved in the mining industry for over 35 years, to include operations in Brazil and Sierra Leone for the past ten years.
From 1993 to 1999, he worked for Simcha Diamond Ltd. in Brazil where he successfully mined gold and diamonds. From 2000-2004, he was a partner in S & T Mining Group, Ltd in Sierra Leon, Africa, where he served as chief administrator of operations. From 2005-2015, Mr. Bleier has been active in managing various projects in Sierra Leon Africa mining.
About Elektros, Inc.
Elektros (OTC PINK:ELEK) is an American electric transportation company that innovates mobility solutions for consumers and businesses. The automotive landscape faces existential disruption over the next decade to reach carbon neutrality. Elektros addresses this paradigm shift with mobility technologies that support sustainability for a transformative user experience. Elektros aims to present a compelling and completely new electric vehicle experience known as Elektros Sonic to consumers beginning as early as 2023. www.elektrosmotors.com
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