Critical
Lithium

Strategic Category
Critical Mineral
Sector
EV & Energy Storage
Commodity Index
05 / 08

Lithium is the defining commodity of the energy transition. Nigeria's lithium deposits position Onsien at the front of Africa's critical minerals story.

Global demand for lithium is forecast to increase tenfold by 2040 as electric vehicle adoption accelerates and grid-scale energy storage expands. Africa holds significant underdeveloped lithium reserves, with Nigeria emerging as a notable source.

Onsien Energy is actively developing lithium extraction capability within its project corridor. Our lithium strategy targets both concentrate supply to processing plants and long-term partnership with battery-grade refining operations.

As one of Nigeria's few mining companies with an active presence across the mineralised belt, Onsien is positioned to become a meaningful participant in the global lithium supply chain as domestic processing infrastructure matures.

Product Specifications
TypeSpodumene / Lepidolite
Li2O Grade1.0 – 2.5%
Primary RegionNorth-West / North-Central
FormOre Concentrate
Target PurityBattery-grade potential
Regulatory StatusUnder development
Export LicenceNEPC framework
Strategic StatusPriority commodity
Lithium mining operations
Applications
Why Lithium Matters
EV Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power electric vehicles. Demand from automotive manufacturers is the primary driver of the lithium market surge globally.
Grid Storage
Utility-scale battery installations use lithium to store renewable energy and stabilise power grids. A core use in Nigeria's future energy transition.
Consumer Electronics
Smartphones, laptops, and portable devices depend on lithium batteries. Consumer electronics remain the largest current global market by volume.

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