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Zimbabwe Marks First Lithium Sulphate Export as Huayou Advances Local Processing Push 1 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Marks First Lithium Sulphate Export as Huayou Advances Local Processing Push

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Huayou Ships Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate from Zimbabwe Plant Amid Export Restrictions and Value-Addition Drive HARARE – Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa’s first batch of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe-based processing facility, just months after the government tightened restrictions on lithium concentrate exports over concerns about malpractice and revenue leakages. The company’s local subsidiary confirmed the shipment in a statement posted on X late Monday, describing it as a milestone for both Zimbabwe and the continent’s mineral beneficiation efforts. “This inaugural shipment represents the first lithium salt ever produced… Read More Here
U.S. Turns to Africa for Critical Minerals as Supply Chain Risks Grow 2 International Battery Metals 

U.S. Turns to Africa for Critical Minerals as Supply Chain Risks Grow

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United States Expands Reliance on African Critical Minerals to Reduce China Dependence and Secure Clean Energy Supply Chains The United States is increasingly looking to Africa to secure the critical minerals required to power its modern economy, with countries such as Gabon and South Africa emerging as pivotal suppliers. These resources are essential for industries ranging from electric vehicles and renewable energy to advanced manufacturing and defence technologies. According to data cited by Visual Capitalist, the U.S. relies entirely on Gabon for its manganese imports, accounting for 100% of supply.… Read More Here
Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity 3 International Battery Metals Energy Oil & Gas 

Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity

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Mozambique–China Agreement Targets Critical Minerals, Gas Development and Security Cooperation in Northern Provinces Mozambique is strengthening its strategic relationship with China through a broad cooperation agreement that combines defence collaboration, geological mapping, and industrial investment aimed at unlocking one of Africa’s most resource-rich frontiers. The deal underscores Beijing’s expanding role in the continent’s mineral and energy sectors and reflects Maputo’s push to accelerate development in its northern regions. The announcement followed high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, culminating in a joint statement… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Advances Strategic Logistics Corridor for Manono Lithium Project 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium New Mining Projects 

Zijin Mining Advances Strategic Logistics Corridor for Manono Lithium Project

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Zijin Mining advances DRC–Tanzania lithium corridor as Lake Tanganyika cargo fleet nears completion for Manono project exports China’s Zijin Mining is developing a dedicated logistics corridor to connect its Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tanganyika Province to export terminals in Tanzania. As part of this strategy, the company is nearing completion of a fleet of cargo vessels designed to operate on Lake Tanganyika, forming a critical link in the regional supply chain and enabling a structured export route for lithium products. Construction of the vessels is… Read More Here
Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks 5 International Battery Metals Corporate News 

Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks

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Sibanye-Stillwater to Decide on €763m Keliber Lithium Refinery as Price Volatility and EU Support Shape Investment Outlook A final investment decision on the third phase of the €763 million Keliber lithium project in Finland the refinery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to CEO Richard Stewart. The decision will depend largely on clearer signals around long-term lithium pricing stability. Stewart made the remarks during the group’s International and Recycling Operations Capital Markets Day. He confirmed that construction of the Syväjärvi open-pit lithium mine has been completed on… Read More Here
India–Zambia Critical Minerals Talks Stall Over Mining Rights Uncertainty 6 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

India–Zambia Critical Minerals Talks Stall Over Mining Rights Uncertainty

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India-Zambia cobalt and copper mining talks stall as Lusaka delays mining rights assurances amid critical minerals push Talks between India and Zambia over critical minerals exploration have stalled due to a lack of assurances from Lusaka regarding future mining rights, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. Last year, Zambia allocated approximately 9,000 square kilometres to India for the exploration of cobalt and copper key minerals used in electric vehicle batteries, electronics, power generation, and construction. Cobalt is particularly important for battery technologies, while copper remains essential for industrial… Read More Here
DRC creates cobalt reserve to control exports and stabilize global prices 7 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC creates cobalt reserve to control exports and stabilize global prices

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Democratic Republic of Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to manage exports, stabilize prices, and tighten control over global critical minerals supply The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has established a strategic reserve for cobalt and other critical minerals, according to the country’s minerals regulator, in a move designed to strengthen state control over exports and influence global supply dynamics. Under a cabinet decree adopted on April 10, oversight of the reserve has been assigned to the regulatory authority ARECOMS, which is now empowered to acquire, hold, and commercialize strategic mineral… Read More Here
Yahua Secures Lithium Export Quota from Zimbabwe After Suspension 8 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Yahua Secures Lithium Export Quota from Zimbabwe After Suspension

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China’s Yahua Wins Six-Month Lithium Export Quota from Zimbabwe as Government Tightens Control Over Battery Minerals China’s Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group said on Tuesday that it had secured a six-month export quota for lithium concentrates from Zimbabwe, two months after Africa’s largest lithium producer suspended exports of the key battery material. The quota is expected to be sufficient to maintain normal production levels at the company’s Kamativi Mine, Yahua said in response to a question on an investor online Q&A platform affiliated with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The company added… Read More Here
KoBold Metals Launches Massive AI-Driven Lithium Exploration in DRC 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium New Mining Projects 

KoBold Metals Launches Massive AI-Driven Lithium Exploration in DRC

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KoBold Metals, Backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, Begins Largest Lithium Exploration Campaign in Democratic Republic of Congo KoBold Metals, a mining company backed by US billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has launched what it describes as the largest lithium exploration campaign in history across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company plans to deploy artificial intelligence and advanced sensor technologies to assess one of the world’s richest yet least-explored regions for critical minerals. KoBold Metals will initially explore 13 licences covering more than 3,000 square kilometres,… Read More Here
EU and US Move Toward Critical Minerals Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China 10 International Battery Metals 

EU and US Move Toward Critical Minerals Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China

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EU and US Near Critical Minerals Deal to Secure Supply Chains and Cut Reliance on China Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions The European Union and the United States are moving closer to a coordinated agreement on critical minerals production and supply chains, to reduce their dependence on China and strengthen long-term economic and security resilience. According to a draft action plan reported by Bloomberg News, the proposed framework would introduce measures such as minimum pricing mechanisms designed to support non-Chinese suppliers and stabilise investment in strategic mineral markets. The agreement also… Read More Here

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