Zim’s lithium refining accelerates under new export rules
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has commissioned a processing plant at its Arcadia lithium mine near Harare.
By Elizabeth Khumalo
May. 23, 2026
Bikita Minerals Resumes Lithium Exports
In a statement, Bikita Minerals described the approval as a significant step in aligning its operations with Government policy while strengthening investor confidence in Zimbabwe’s mining industry.
By Staff Reporter
May. 16, 2026
Govt grants lithium export quotas to Chinese firms after ban
Zimbabwe has granted two Chinese mining firms export quotas for lithium concentrates, state media China Securities Journal reported on Monday,
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 14, 2026
Under-fire lithium giant says US$400m refinery by year 2027
The abrupt ban, announced by Mines minister Polite Kambamura last month, sent Chinese lithium prices spiking, highlighting Zimbabwe’s influence on the global market.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 27, 2026
Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier
PREMIER African Minerals has downplayed concerns over Zimbabwe’s recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, assuring investors that the move will not affect the future commercial production
By Business Reporter
Mar. 3, 2026
Lithium giant plans US$400m smelting facility
Sinomine Bikita Minerals vice-general manager Amanda Makausi said they are now in the commissioning phase of a US$35 million cesium flotation plant.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 24, 2025
On the trail of lithium smugglers in southern Africa
Zimbabwe has Africa’s largest lithium reserves and is ranked one of the top 10 countries in the world producing the soft, silvery-white ore.
By Tatenda Chitagu and Andiswa Matikinca
Apr. 17, 2025
On the trail of lithium smugglers in southern Africa
Zimbabwe has Africa’s largest lithium reserves and is ranked one of the top 10 countries in the world producing the soft, silvery-white ore.
By Tatenda Chitagu and Andiswa Matikinca
Apr. 17, 2025
Bikita Minerals improves livelihoods, access to water in Masvingo
They are also targeting to drill an additional 10 boreholes in Bikita South and East.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 23, 2023
