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LONDON - Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM:PREM) reported an operating loss of $7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as the company continues to focus on optimizing its Zulu Lithium project in Zimbabwe.
The loss was primarily attributed to ongoing overheads and administration costs associated with the construction, installation, and optimization of the Zulu Lithium mine, according to the company’s unaudited interim results released Tuesday.
Cash at hand as of June 30 was $29,000, down from $243,000 in the same period last year. The company’s total assets exceeded total liabilities by $5.9 million, though current liabilities exceeded current assets by $54.4 million.
Managing Director Graham Hill, who joined the board in September, stated that the company is focused on building momentum at Zulu following a period of transition. "The optimisation process is advancing and has already delivered some encouraging results, but further refinements are required," Hill said.
Recent plant improvements, including the installation of flotation inserts, froth crowders, and flow directors, have resulted in "significant improvement in recoveries," according to the company. Premier is also nearing completion of a review of its secondary flotation plant.
The company is currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential revised offtake agreement and associated funding package. Premier received continued financial support from shareholders throughout the reporting period.
Premier African Minerals’ primary focus remains the Zulu Lithium project, though the company noted that active negotiations are also underway at its RHA Tungsten project.
The financial information was prepared on a going concern basis, with the company highlighting several options being pursued to secure the project’s future, including bringing Zulu into full production, securing additional funding from a secondary offtake partner, or potentially selling all or part of the project.
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