Chinese investors assume 100% control of biggest lithium mine
China-headquartered resources group Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has moved to full control of Zimbabwe’s largest lithium operation, tightening its grip on a strategic asset at a time
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 24, 2026
Falling lithium prices worry miner... as US$275m plant kicks off production
“We have seen the lithium carbonate price going from US$80 000 per tonne to around US$30 000 per tonne over four months,” Bernard told the Independent.
By Rugare Mubika
Mar. 31, 2023
Prospect Lithium gives facelift to Zim roads
It says it will ship out its first resource to the international markets early this year.
By Business Reporter
Jan. 19, 2023
News in depth: ‘I was robbed,’ Zimbabwe’s US$378m Chinese lithium deal hits turbulence
Fredrick Mubaira’s High Court battle to repossess gold and lithium fields at Goromonzi-based Arcadia Mine further exposes shocking laxity in mineral claims administration in Zimbabwe, where wrangles have swamped the legal system.
By The Southern Eye
Apr. 17, 2022
News in depth: ‘I was robbed,’ Zimbabwe’s US$378m Chinese lithium deal hits turbulence
Fredrick Mubaira’s High Court battle to repossess gold and lithium fields at Goromonzi-based Arcadia Mine further exposes shocking laxity in mineral claims administration in Zimbabwe, where wrangles have swamped the legal system.
By The Southern Eye
Apr. 17, 2022
Zim lithium mines being sold for a song
In the past few months, multinationals have pounced on three lithium mines in Zimbabwe for US$610 million.
By The Southern Eye
Mar. 20, 2022
Zim lithium mines being sold for a song
In the past few months, multinationals have pounced on three lithium mines in Zimbabwe for US$610 million.
By The Southern Eye
Mar. 20, 2022
