Category: Lithium

Zimbabwe Reaffirms January 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Limited Domestic Processing Capacity Zimbabwe has reaffirmed that it will proceed with its planned ban on lithium concentrate exports from January 2027, despite concerns from miners that the country’s domestic processing capacity remains insufficient to handle all production. The government has rejected industry calls to postpone the policy, insisting that the deadline remains unchanged as part of its long-term strategy to promote local mineral beneficiation, create jobs, and capture greater value from one of the world’s fastest-growing battery minerals. The announcement comes… Read More Here

Zimbabwe Lithium Export Ban Faces Challenge as Sole Processing Plant Cannot Handle Third-Party Supply Zimbabwe’s only lithium sulphate processing plant currently does not have the capacity to process lithium concentrates from other mining companies, raising concerns ahead of the country’s planned ban on unprocessed lithium exports. The plant, operated by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, can only process material from its own mining operations. The company said its existing facilities are operating at full capacity and cannot accommodate additional supply from other producers. Zimbabwe plans… Read More Here

Zimbabwe Lithium Mine Halts Operations Following Dispute Between Chinese Investor and Former Owners A lithium mining operation in Zimbabwe has suspended production following a dispute involving its Chinese investor and former shareholders, highlighting ongoing challenges facing the country’s growing critical minerals sector. The company, which operates one of Zimbabwe’s lithium projects, was forced to halt activities after disagreements emerged over ownership, financial obligations and operational control. Zimbabwe has positioned lithium as a key strategic mineral as global demand for battery materials continues to grow. The country has attracted significant investment… Read More Here