Mining asset scale Assess opportunities around large-scale lithium supply from Manono, leveraging AVZ Minerals’ 75% stake and high-grade resource to position as a potential supplier to battery manufacturers and EV OEMs seeking hard rock lithium feedstock.

Regulatory risk Monitor Congo disclosure and regulatory compliance developments given recent news of disclosure breaches and related legal actions, offering services in governance, risk, and compliance to AVZ and its partners.

Licensing maturity Capitalize on the recent mining licence award in May 2022 by engaging in supplier, engineering, and mining services that align with project development milestones and local content requirements.

Strategic investors Propose targeted outreach to potential strategic investors or contractors focusing on extraction plant, processing, or logistics capabilities to support Manono’s development timeline and expand project value chain.

Emerging partnerships Position for advisory and due diligence services around project finance, environmental social governance, and stakeholder engagement to bolster AVZ’s credibility with regulators, lenders, and regional communities.