Global Lithium Resources Ltd (ASX:GL1) has tapped Perth-based consultancy Wave International as lead engineer on the its definitive feasibility study (DFS) at its wholly owned Manna Lithium Project.
Wave is a leading resource development consultancy boasting more than 100 years of collective lithium experience within its study team.
Metallurgical test work
In January, Global Lithium appointed Wave to undertake metallurgical test work to support the DFS at Manna, where it is responsible for the definition and testing of the metallurgical upgrade process to produce a spodumene concentrate.
The DFS will generate a capital and operating cost estimate to an accuracy of +/-10% to 15%.
As part of the DFS scope of work, Wave will be responsible for compiling all the various mining and engineering disciplines into a single consolidated DFS report.
Global Lithium expects to complete the DFS towards the end of the year, with the aim of reaching a Final Investment Decision in 2024.
Experienced mining geotechnical consultancy Peter O’Bryan and Associates has also been appointed.
Global Lithium project director Dr Tony Chamberlain said: “We have been working with Wave closely for the last couple of months as we proceed with the commencement of the Manna DFS.
Collective lithium experience
“With their team’s collective experience within the lithium space, they offer an unrivalled advantage within our industry to assist us with progressing Manna and we are pleased to widen their appointment to include lead engineer for the DFS.”
Wave International director and COO Robin Macaskill said: “We are thrilled to announce that our collaboration with Global Lithium will continue, after the recent release of their Scoping Study that confirms the possibility of a highly competitive lithium project in Western Australia.
“The board and management team possess impressive expertise, and they are dedicated to deliver the Manna Project.
“By combining Global Lithium's clear vision with Wave's industry-leading experience and innovative approach to project delivery, we are embarking on a truly exciting venture in an equally exciting market sector.”
About Wave International
Wave is a resources development consultancy working in the areas of engineering, project strategy, feasibility studies, detailed design, project delivery and operational support. It delivers comprehensive services to its mining industry clients spanning the entire life cycle of a project.
Wave offers services and solutions to greenfield and operating sites in the resources, heavy industrial, energy and infrastructure sectors.
With more than ten years’ experience in the battery minerals sector and twenty years in hard rock lithium, Wave have an established reputation for enabling successful commercialisation for junior and mid-tier battery mineral companies.