Explorers Podcast: Chariot saddles up for lithium in Nigeria
Stockhead's 'Garimpeiro' columnist Barry FitzGerald is back in the studio for another instalment of The Explorers Podcast.
Barry is joined in this episode by Chariot Corporation (ASX:CC9) managing director Shanthar Pathmanathan, following a transformational acquisition for the company.
Chariot announced last week it picked up a majority stake in a portfolio of hard rock lithium projects in Nigeria.
The company will secure a 66.7% interest in the "highly prospective" grounds spanning more than 250sq km.
Tune in to hear all the details.
This podcast was developed in collaboration with Chariot Corporation, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing.
The interviews and discussions in this podcast are opinions only and not financial or investment advice. Listeners should obtain independent advice based on their own circumstances before making any financial decisions.
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