Kuvimba sits on 820 000 tonnes of lithium stockpiles
The mine, once owned by Rio Tinto, was one of the world’s largest emerald mines, before it shut down in 2010 after production collapsed and it lost markets.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 21, 2023
Zim lithium miners to feel the heat as China ends EV subsidy
Last month’s decision to end Chinese EV subsidies means prices will start rising, leading to a slowdown in demand for the cars, and for lithium.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 15, 2023
LSE-listed miner pursues lithium deals in China, SA
Andrew Bell, chairperson at Red Rock, said the firm’s lithium export strategy would be vital for the business, which initially wanted to concentrate on sales to the domestic market.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Sep. 15, 2023
Lithium hunt: Goromonzi’s fresh environmental headache
With Zimbabwe experiencing an economic meltdown, for Mubaiwa illegal lithium hunting is his only escape route. To him, the environmental effects are secondary.
By Jairos Saunyama
Sep. 12, 2023
For Mutoko villagers, lithium boom might prove a bust
In what has become known as the lithium rush, local residents like Dangaranga started mining their land, using picks and shovels to extract the metal.
By Linda Mujuru
Sep. 10, 2023
Lithium discovery excites UK miner
He added: “This demonstrates that our team has the ability to discover and thereafter implement protocols and regimes consistent with best practice.
By Business Reporter
Aug. 28, 2023
A local govt system after my own heart
The general expectation is a local government system that promotes efficiency, equity and justice in the administration of land.
By Masimba Manyanya
Aug. 25, 2023
Is the lithium beneficiation policy going far enough?
Lithium is used in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles and solar power storage.
By Nyasha Mpahlo
Aug. 11, 2023
Piggy’s Trading & Investing Tips: Disruption is at the doorstep
Zimbabwe has over 4,000 recorded gold deposits, all of them located on ancient workings.
By Batanai Matsika
Aug. 11, 2023
