On January 30, 2026, Elektros Inc. engaged Ludlow Consulting as its strategic communications advisor to elevate its institutional-grade messaging, media relations and AI-enabled shareholder engagement. The three-year agreement, effective immediately, will see Ludlow deploy a comprehensive framework encompassing public relations, targeted media campaigns and digital engagement tools. This initiative follows Elektros’ 2025 completion of initial feasibility studies on its Tonkolili hard-rock lithium deposit in Sierra Leone and is designed to support the company’s anticipated transition to a fully reporting public entity under SEC guidelines by mid-2027.

With global electric vehicle battery demand projected to grow at a 25% annual rate through 2030, Elektros’ renewed focus on media visibility comes at a critical juncture. Ludlow Consulting will spearhead outreach to leading trade publications such as Mining Journal and Recharge, secure placements in institutional investor forums and coordinate quarterly earnings calls. This strategic push aims to broaden the company’s shareholder base beyond its current retail-heavy registry—approximately 70% retail participation—to include institutional investors and family offices in North America and Europe.

Electros’ strategic communications renewal coincides with key operational milestones in Sierra Leone. Since executing the joint-venture ground lease in Tinkoko Chiefdom on August 15, 2024, the company has completed its first diamond drilling program, yielding average grades of 1.2% lithium oxide over a 20-hole, 3,000-meter campaign. Environmental impact assessments are underway, with stakeholder consultations scheduled through Q2 2026. These developments underpin Elektros’ plan to begin pilot-scale production in H1 2027, targeting an initial annual output of 20,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate.