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Andover Project

Strategic location. Great potential.

Andover Project

Strategically located in the West Pilbara region of Western Australia, the Andover Lithium Project is advancing toward development as a new source of lithium for the global clean energy market.

The Andover Lithium Project covers 108 square kilometres, situated just south of Roebourne and 35 km east of Karratha—an area known for its rich mining heritage and well-established infrastructure. The project benefits from proximity to sealed highways, potable water pipelines, gas and power networks, airports, and port facilities, enhancing both development potential and future operational efficiency.

Ownership of the project is held 60% by Azure Minerals and 40% by Croydon Gold Pty Ltd. Azure Minerals is a wholly owned subsidiary of SH Mining Pty Ltd, a company jointly owned by SQM (via SQM Australia Pty Ltd) and Hancock Prospecting (via Hanrine Future Metals Pty Ltd).

Since the discovery of the Andover deposit in 2023, Azure Minerals has been executing a focused growth strategy, including extensive exploration, resource delineation, and development studies. Exploration has confirmed the presence of spodumene-bearing pegmatites across a 9 km by 5 km corridor, indicating the potential for a large-scale, high-grade lithium resource.

As global demand for lithium continues to rise, Andover represents a strategic opportunity aligned with SQMi’s vision to support the clean energy transition. By combining SQMi’s lithium chemical expertise with Hancock Prospecting’s deep experience in Australian mining and exploration, the joint venture is well-positioned to advance this world-class deposit toward production.

Andover is ideally positioned to leverage 
existing regional assets.

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