Country
China
Sector
Mining & Minerals
Intelligence Type
Corporate
Status / Stage
Expanding
Confidence
Confirmed
Latest Development
Ganfeng is China’s largest lithium producer, controlling the Goulamina Lithium Project in Mali (battery-grade spodumene producing since 2025, 64% stake). Mali government holds 20%. Goulamina makes Mali West Africa’s first lithium producing country.
Company Profile
Company TypePublic
HeadquartersXinyu, Jiangxi, China
Countries of OperationMali (Goulamina 64%); Argentina; Ireland; Mexico; Australia
Founded2000
Websiteganfenglithium.com
Key ExecutivesLi Liangbin (Chairman)
Employees~11,000
Revenue~$4bn (2024)
Market Capitalization~$8bn (Shenzhen/HKEX August 2026)
Key Developments
Goulamina Lithium (Mali): battery-grade spodumene producing since 2025. Mali government holds 20%. Mali's President inaugurated Bougouni Lithium (nearby) in November 2025.
Key Risks
Mali military government increased state equity requirements. Sahel security. Lithium price volatility.
What Happens Next
Ramp-up to full production and potential Phase 2 expansion.
Commercial Opportunity Intelligence
Opportunity SignalGoulamina makes Mali West Africa's first lithium producer — Ganfeng's first African operating mine.
Commercial ReadinessCommercially Active
Source & Verification Trail
Last VerifiedAugust 2026
Source(s)Mining Indaba 2026; Mining Review March 2026
Source DateJanuary–March 2026