AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: AVZ) shares remain on ice today amid a further trading halt extension.
The explorer's shares have been frozen since May and last traded at 78 cents.
So why are AVZ shares still in a trading halt?
Still on ice
AVZ Minerals shares are frozen after the company requested an extension of its voluntary suspension on the ASX.
The company is still finalising an announcement on the mining and exploration rights for the Manono Lithium and Tin Project.
This project is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Today, AVZ Minerals said "the company advises that the subject of the initial trading halt request remains incomplete"
AVZ Minerals has requested to stay in a trading halt until 15 September, or earlier if an announcement is made on the Manono Project.
On 25 August, AVZ Minerals provided a drilling update on the Manono Lithium and Tin Project. The company advised, "diamond drilling is progressing smoothly". Eight new diamond drill holes all showed visual spodumene.
AVZ managing director Nigel Ferguson said:
We are happy to report that the first eight holes are mineralised with coarse crystalline spodumene present. Hole MO22DD008 is located about 300metres north-east of the current open pit design.
AVZ Minerals share price snapshot
The AVZ Minerals share price has soared nearly 206% in the past year, despite being in a trading halt since May.
In the past five years, the company's share price has gained more than 457%.
AVZ Minerals has a market capitalisation of $2.75 billion.
