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Zimbabwe Advances Lithium Value Addition with Third Sulphate Plant Under Construction 1

Zimbabwe Begins Construction of Third Lithium Sulphate Plant as Export Ban Drives Global Price Surge Construction has begun on another lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe, as the country accelerates its push to move up the battery minerals value chain amid strong global demand. Chinese group Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange platform that it has started building a lithium sulphate processing plant linked to its Kamativi lithium mine, which it operates through a joint venture with the Zimbabwean government. The project marks the third lithium… Read More Here

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China Lithium Prices Surge as Zimbabwe Suspends Raw Mineral Exports

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports, Driving China Lithium Carbonate Prices Higher Amid Energy Storage Demand China’s lithium prices jumped sharply on Thursday after Zimbabwe suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions amid booming energy storage demand. The most actively traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged 6.07% to 178,020 yuan ($26,043.45) per metric ton as of 03:30 GMT, after earlier spiking over 9% to 187,700 yuan. Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, exported 1.128 million tons of spodumene concentrate in 2025… Read More Here

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DRC, Belgium, and KoBold Metals in Dispute Over Colonial Mineral Archives

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

Cobalt and Lithium Data Sparks Tension: DRC Seeks KoBold Metals Collaboration as Belgium Restricts Archive Access An economic and strategic dispute is unfolding between Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the American company KoBold Metals, centering on colonial geological archives housed at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren. These archives contain detailed data on the DRC’s mineral resources, including cobalt, lithium, and copper now critical to global supply chains. For Kinshasa, these documents are not just historical records; they represent strategic informational capital essential for attracting investment and optimizing resource… Read More Here

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Zijin to Launch DRC’s First Lithium Production at Manono in June

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

China’s Zijin Mining to Begin Lithium Production at Congo’s Manono Deposit in June Zijin Mining will begin the Democratic Republic of Congo’s first lithium production in June at the disputed Manono deposit, with exports set to commence immediately thereafter, according to the company and state miner Cominiere. The development marks a significant step in China’s strategy to secure critical mineral supplies in Africa. Zijin had previously targeted first-quarter 2026 for initial output but confirmed that the timeline has been revised to June to reflect updated project planning. Disputed Asset The… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe to Launch Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant at Bikita Mine

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe to Commission Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant, Strengthening Its Role in the Global EV Battery Supply Chain Zimbabwe is preparing to inaugurate Africa’s first lithium sulphate processing plant, marking a significant milestone in the country’s mineral beneficiation strategy. The facility is being developed by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), the country’s largest lithium producer, with financial backing from Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. The plant, located at Huayou’s Bikita Mine in southeastern Zimbabwe, has attracted approximately US$500 million in investment and has now reached the equipment commissioning phase a key step… Read More Here

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Andrada Mining Confirms High Grade Lithium System at Lithium Ridge Project in Namibia

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Andrada Mining Identifies Surface Lithium Grades Above 4% Li₂O at Lithium Ridge in Namibia Andrada Mining has identified multiple surface samples grading above 4% lithium oxide, with a peak value of 4.67% Li₂O, at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia. The results confirm the presence of a high-grade lithium system as exploration drilling continues to advance. The AIM-listed tin producer said extensive geological mapping and grab sampling across the Lithium Ridge licence area, conducted in partnership with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA through its subsidiary SQM Australia, delivered… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Aerial Mineral Survey Hits 52.8% Completion, Boosting Investment Potential

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Zambia Mineral Mapping Survey 52.8% Complete, Unlocking Copper, Cobalt, Lithium, and Nickel Investment Opportunities Zambia’s nationwide aerial mineral mapping survey has reached 52.8% completion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to unlock its mineral potential and attract new investment. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta highlighted that the high-resolution airborne geophysical survey is modernizing Zambia’s geological database and opening new opportunities for mineral exploration, especially in under-explored regions. Dr. Kabeta emphasized that the survey is a… Read More Here

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AVZ Minerals Secures $20 Million Funding Amid Legal Dispute over Manono Lithium Project in DRC

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

AVZ Minerals Receives $20 Million from Chinese Partner as Manono Lithium Ownership Dispute Continues On January 15, 2026, Australian mining company AVZ Minerals announced it had received the full $20 million funding facility from its Chinese partner, Suzhou CATH Energy Technologies. The cash injection comes as the Manono lithium project in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), remains mired in a legal dispute between AVZ and the Congolese government, affecting country risk and access to financing. While the announcement may appear purely mining-related, it carries significant financial implications. For projects… Read More Here

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Nigeria Courts Saudi Investment to Expand Lithium and Gold Processing Capacity

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Constance

Nigeria Pitches $600 Million Lithium and Gold Projects to Saudi Investors to Build Minerals Hub Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract Gulf investment after presenting a series of lithium processing and gold mining projects to Saudi investors, as Africa’s largest economy accelerates its push to diversify beyond oil and strengthen its solid minerals sector. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to position Nigeria as a major African hub for critical minerals required for the global energy transition. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the plans… Read More Here

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Chile Invests in Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Research

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Chile Awards $5.8 Million to Advance Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Technologies Chile’s state-owned development agency, Corfo, has awarded up to $5.8 million in funding to two research and development projects focused on direct lithium extraction (DLE) and rare earth element recovery, as part of efforts to strengthen mining innovation and create new, high-value business lines. The first project will receive up to $1.9 million over a period of up to two years to identify, assess, and validate DLE technologies suitable for brines from Chile’s salt flats and… Read More Here