Mehech discusses the miner's technology strategies, the implications of the country's National Lithium Strategy, and perspectives on the future demand and pricing of the key battery metal.
The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.
Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.