Here’s why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging higher today

It has been a very positive day of trade for the AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: AVZ) share price.

After a brief trading pause, the lithium-focused mineral exploration company’s shares surged 13% higher to 21.5 cents.

Why is the AVZ Minerals share price racing higher?

The AVZ Minerals share price jumped higher today following the release of an announcement in relation to its Manono Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to the release, the company has completed a comprehensive independent greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment for the life of mine of its Manono Lithium and Tin Project.

The release explains that the GHG assessment, which was completed by leading global environmental and sustainability consultants, Environmental…