RE: Haulage time22 Oct 2025 03:06
FYI comparison:
Ganfeng Mine (Goulamina Project)
The Ganfeng-operated Goulamina lithium mine is also in the Bougouni region of southern Mali (50-100 km from Kodal's site), producing spodumene concentrate for export.
However, Ganfeng primarily uses the Abidjan port (eastern CΓ΄te d'Ivoire, ~1,000 km from the mine) rather than San Pedro.
Their first shipment departed Mali on June 24, 2025, via road to Abidjan, and arrived at a Chinese port in early August 2025βindicating a **5-week total logistics cycle** (land + sea).
Round-trip query clarification:
A one-way road haul to Abidjan might take 4-7 days (longer distance than to San Pedro), suggesting a round-trip of ~8-14 days. If this is from internal logistics, it aligns plausibly with faster runs excluding customs.
Key difference:
San Pedro is closer (~200 km shorter route via western border), potentially shaving 1-2 days off one-way times compared to Abidjan. Both routes face similar regional hurdles, but San Pedro offers flexibility for western Mali mines like Bougouni.
So potentially Kodal Minerals time predictions could fall alot sooner than was released to the markets. Obviously having a backstop is a good idea logistically, preventing unforseen delays to market.