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Zambia Targets EV and Battery Manufacturing to Capture More Value From Critical Minerals 1

Zambia Pursues Investment in EV and Battery Manufacturing to Drive Industrial Growth and Mineral Value Addition Zambia is intensifying efforts to attract investment into electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, battery production and mineral processing as the country seeks to move beyond raw mineral exports and build a stronger, value-added industrial economy. The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says the country’s abundant mineral resources position it well to benefit from growing global demand for battery metals and clean energy technologies. The agency believes greater investment in downstream industries could help create jobs, expand… Read More Here

Zimbabwe’s Lithium Exports Nearly Quadruple as Battery Mineral Demand Surges

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Revenue Jumps to $2.16 Billion as Spodumene Prices Soar Zimbabwe’s lithium sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with export revenues reaching $2.16 billion during the first nine months of 2026, nearly four times the total recorded for the entire previous year. The sharp increase was driven largely by a surge in global lithium prices, reinforcing the country’s position as one of Africa’s most important suppliers of battery minerals. According to the country’s minerals marketing authorities, the strongest contributor to this growth was spodumene concentrate, the primary lithium-bearing mineral… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt

China’s Cobalt Refining Dominance Remains a Challenge for the DRC

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

China’s Cobalt Refining Dominance Highlights DRC’s Downstream Processing Challenge The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has highlighted the strategic importance of mineral processing, with China continuing to dominate the global refining of cobalt despite growing efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains. Trump and Xi met in Washington from September 23 to 25, 2026, with discussions covering a range of economic and trade issues. The summit extended the suspension of Chinese export controls on rare earths until January 10, 2027, but no documented… Read More Here

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DRC Lithium Prices Fall Across All Four Tracked Products

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Lithium Prices Fall Sharply as Carbonate Drops to US$19,786.60 per Tonne Prices for lithium products exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declined during the September 28 to October 3, 2026 period, reversing the upward trend recorded since lithium products were added to the country’s official price listings. Lithium carbonate recorded the largest decline in value, falling from US$23,160.86 to US$19,786.60 per tonne. Lithium hydroxide dropped from US$22,232.94 to US$18,724.09 per tonne, while lithium sulphate declined from US$7,068.50 to US$6,358 per tonne. Lithium concentrate also fell, from US$2,290… Read More Here

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Morocco to Host €480 Million LFP Battery Materials Plant for European EV Supply Chain

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Constance0 comment

Morocco to Produce 100,000 Tonnes of LFP Cathode Material Annually for Europe’s EV Battery Market Morocco is set to host a major lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery materials facility as part of a €3.22 billion (US$3.7 billion) investment programme by Volkswagen Group, its battery subsidiary PowerCo and Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech. The planned facility in Kenitra will produce up to 100,000 tonnes of LFP cathode material annually, supplying battery-cell plants planned in Spain and Slovakia. The Kenitra joint venture is expected to receive about €480 million (US$530 million) in investment. Gotion… Read More Here

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DRC Establishes Task Force to Accelerate US Minerals Partnership

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 Constance

DRC Moves to Fast-Track US Minerals Deal as Western Investment Interest Grows The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has established a task force to accelerate implementation of its strategic minerals partnership with the United States as Kinshasa seeks to attract more Western investment into its copper and cobalt sectors. The decision was approved by the Cabinet on September 11 and formally establishes the “DRC-USA Task Force” to coordinate and accelerate the execution of commitments under the partnership. Economy Minister Daniel Mukoko Samba said the task force would help translate the… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt

DRC exports more than 41,000 tonnes of cobalt in first half of 2026

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 Constance

DRC cobalt exports reach 41,140 tonnes in first half of 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) exported 41,140 tonnes of cobalt during the first half of 2026, according to statistics from the Technical Unit for Coordination and Mining Planning (CTCPM), a department under the Ministry of Mines. The first-half exports already amount to approximately 92.8% of the 44,338.47 tonnes of cobalt exported by the DRC during the whole of 2025. The figures highlight the strong resumption of cobalt shipments in 2026 following the temporary suspension of exports imposed by… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium

DRC Lithium Export Prices Rise as Carbonate Reaches $18,069.61

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Constance

DRC Lithium Export Prices Rise as Lithium Carbonate Reaches $18,069.61 Prices for several lithium products exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have increased, according to the latest export price schedule published by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Lithium carbonate recorded the highest quoted value at $18,069.61 per tonne, while lithium sulphate reached $10,164.15 per tonne. The price movements come as the DRC continues to develop its lithium sector and seek greater value from its mineral resources. The country is increasingly positioning lithium alongside copper and cobalt as part… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Grants Chinese Lithium Miners Export Quotas Despite Raw Mineral Ban

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe Grants Chinese Lithium Miner Export Quota Despite Raw Mineral Restrictions Zimbabwe has granted export quotas for lithium concentrate to selected Chinese-owned mining companies, providing a limited pathway for exports just months after the government imposed an immediate suspension on shipments of raw minerals and lithium concentrates. The decision highlights the government’s increasingly strict approach to mineral beneficiation, while also allowing selected producers that meet its requirements to continue accessing international markets. Zimbabwe suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates in February 2026, citing concerns over mineral leakages… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt

DRC Cobalt Restrictions Send Global Prices Soaring

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Constance

DRC Cobalt Export Restrictions Drive Prices Up 150% as Global Supply Tightens The Democratic Republic of Congo’s restrictions on cobalt exports have triggered a sharp increase in global prices, highlighting the country’s growing influence over the supply of one of the world’s most important battery metals. According to S&P Global, cobalt prices surged by about 150% following the introduction of export controls by the DRC. The measures have significantly tightened global availability and increased concerns among refiners and manufacturers over access to cobalt feedstock. The DRC introduced an export suspension… Read More Here