Clontarf Energy plc is an emerging lithium, oil and gas exploration and production company focused on high-potential assets in South America and Africa. The company holds a 60% interest in the offshore Ghana Tano 2A Block, covering 1,532 square kilometers near recent discoveries by Tullow Oil and Kosmos; pursues lithium exploration and development through discussions and a pending memorandum of understanding with Bolivia's state-owned YLB on high-grade, low-impurity salt lakes in the Lithium Triangle, including innovative direct lithium and magnesium extraction technologies via ion exchange and membranes in partnership with NEXT-ChemX; maintains a memorandum of understanding with Chadian authorities for sedimentary basin acreage near export pipelines; and evaluates additional oil and gas opportunities in prospective countries including Australia and North Africa. Founded in 2003 following the sale of Pan Andean Resources' assets and headquartered at 162 Clontarf Road, Dublin, Ireland, Clontarf operates primarily through its Bolivia and Ghana segments, targeting critical minerals for green energy transition and hydrocarbon production for regional demand in markets like Brazil and Argentina. In recent developments, Clontarf submitted qualification materials in 2024 to YLB for bids on seven priority Bolivian salt pans, with assessments underway and EU in-principle commitments to finance lithium extraction infrastructure enabling potential offtake rights; advanced pilot plant testing in India processing Bolivian and synthetic brines, achieving breakthroughs in 100% magnesium recovery to unlock dual revenue streams and larger-scale production readiness; agreed in principle to cooperate with a leading mining and trading group for offtake and financing of Bolivian and regional projects; re-engaged Ghanaian authorities in early 2025 to update and ratify Tano Basin acreage amid policy shifts favoring exploration; narrowed its annual loss and raised GBP450,000 via placings in 2024 while confirming funding confidence; and paused advancement on Australian offshore interests pending improved market conditions.