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Zimbabwe Sets Lithium Export Quotas and Local Processing Requirements 1 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Sets Lithium Export Quotas and Local Processing Requirements

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Zimbabwe to impose lithium concentrate export quotas and mandate local processing by 2027 Zimbabwe will introduce export quotas for lithium concentrates and require mining companies to commit to local processing plans as conditions for resuming mineral exports, the mines ministry has informed producers. Africa’s top lithium producer suspended exports of lithium concentrates and other unprocessed minerals on February 26, citing alleged malpractices and mineral leakages. In a letter dated April 2 to the Chamber of Mines, the ministry outlined conditions for resuming exports, including the publication of annual financial statements… Read More Here
DRC Enforces Export Quota Deadlines to Stabilise Cobalt Supply 2 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Enforces Export Quota Deadlines to Stabilise Cobalt Supply

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DR Congo Mining Regulator Orders Miners to Use 2025 Cobalt Export Quotas by April 30 or Forfeit Volumes The mining regulator of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has directed mining companies to utilise all outstanding fourth-quarter 2025 export quotas by April 30, warning that any unused volumes after that deadline will be forfeited and transferred to a strategic reserve. The regulator, Autorité de Régulation et de Contrôle des Marchés des Substances Stratégiques (ARECOMS), also confirmed that quotas allocated for the first quarter of 2026 can be shipped until June… Read More Here
EGC and Mercuria Partner to Transform Kasulo into Benchmark for Responsible Cobalt Mining 3 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

EGC and Mercuria Partner to Transform Kasulo into Benchmark for Responsible Cobalt Mining

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EGC and Mercuria Sign Deal to Transform Kasulo into Global Benchmark for Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DR Congo Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Mercuria Energy Trading have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the formalization and development of the Kasulo artisanal mining site in Kolwezi, alongside efforts to strengthen the associated cobalt supply chain. The agreement aims to establish what the partners describe as a “gold standard” model for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), positioning the Kasulo site as an international benchmark for transparency, sustainability,… Read More Here
Manono Lithium Project Set to Transform the DRC’s Role in the Global Battery Supply Chain 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Investment News Lithium New Mining Projects 

Manono Lithium Project Set to Transform the DRC’s Role in the Global Battery Supply Chain

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DRC’s Manono Lithium Mine Could Supply 5% of Global Demand by 2028 as Zijin Advances $1.4 Billion Project A massive lithium development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is poised to redefine Africa’s position in the global battery materials market. Zijin Mining Group is preparing to launch one of the world’s largest lithium operations in the mineral-rich region of Manono, marking a significant milestone for the country’s mining sector. The project has been progressing steadily since 2023, when Zijin secured rights to develop the deposit. Once fully operational, the… Read More Here
China Issues Advisory as Zimbabwe Restricts Lithium and Raw Mineral Exports 5 International Battery Metals Lithium 

China Issues Advisory as Zimbabwe Restricts Lithium and Raw Mineral Exports

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Chinese Embassy Warns Investors Over Zimbabwe’s Tightened Mineral Export Rules The Embassy of China in Zimbabwe has issued a fresh advisory to its nationals and companies operating in Zimbabwe following new government measures restricting the export of raw minerals, including lithium concentrates. In a notice published on Thursday, the embassy urged Chinese investors to strengthen risk awareness and ensure full compliance with Zimbabwe’s evolving regulatory framework, particularly in lithium exploration and mining. The advisory called on firms to conduct “comprehensive and in-depth” assessments of local policies and legal requirements before… Read More Here
Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance as Global Demand Intensifies 6 International Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance as Global Demand Intensifies

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Africa’s Rare Earth and Strategic Minerals Attract U.S. Interest Amid Global Supply Chain Pressures Africa is increasingly emerging as a strategic source of rare earth elements and critical minerals as the United States seeks to secure alternative supply chains for materials essential to defense technologies and advanced industries. Rare earth elements are vital components in modern military systems, including missile guidance technologies, fighter aircraft, radar systems, and secure communications networks. As geopolitical tensions rise and military inventories are replenished, reliable access to these minerals has become a growing strategic priority.… Read More Here
Burundi Signs Strategic Mining Agreements With U.S. Companies in Washington 7 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

Burundi Signs Strategic Mining Agreements With U.S. Companies in Washington

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Burundi Signs Critical Minerals Deals With KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals in Washington The United States Department of State hosted a signing ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Monday for two strategic agreements between the government of Burundi and American mining companies aimed at advancing exploration and development of critical minerals. The event took place in the presence of Sarah Troutman, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, whose mandate includes promoting U.S. exports and expanding investment opportunities for American companies across sub-Saharan Africa. Agreement With KoBold Metals The first agreement links the… Read More Here
DRC Prepares for First Lithium Production at Manono Deposit 8 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

DRC Prepares for First Lithium Production at Manono Deposit

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DRC Targets First Lithium Production from Manono Deposit as Global Battery Demand Surges The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing to enter the global lithium market, with authorities indicating that the country’s first lithium production could begin in the near future. Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba told international investors that initial production from the Manono lithium project could start as early as the second quarter of 2026, positioning the country as a new supplier of one of the world’s most strategic minerals. Lithium is a key component in rechargeable… Read More Here
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Jolts China’s Battery Supply Chain 9 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Jolts China’s Battery Supply Chain

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Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports, Disrupting China’s EV Battery Supply Chain and Driving Global Price Surge China’s battery manufacturers are feeling the impact of Zimbabwe’s sudden suspension of lithium concentrate exports, a move that has unsettled global commodity markets and raised fresh concerns across the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. On February 25, the Government of Zimbabwe announced an immediate halt to all lithium concentrate shipments, including cargo already in transit. The policy forms part of Harare’s broader strategy to expand domestic mineral processing and capture greater value from its large… Read More Here
DRC’s Cobalt Quotas Reshape the Global Critical Metals Market 10 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC’s Cobalt Quotas Reshape the Global Critical Metals Market

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DRC Cobalt Export Quotas Trigger Global Supply Shock, Expose China’s Strategic Vulnerability The decision by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to impose strict export quotas on cobalt beginning at the end of 2025 marks one of the most consequential interventions ever seen in the critical minerals market. What was framed domestically as a sovereignty-driven reform has rapidly evolved into a global supply shock one that has revealed structural weaknesses in China’s refining dominance and forced a reassessment of supply-chain security across the energy transition ecosystem. A Sovereign Policy… Read More Here

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