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Market Pulse: Political economy of critical minerals

Critical minerals are defined less by geological rarity than by economic importance and supply vulnerability.

By Dennis Mambure Mar. 6, 2026

Market Pulse: Political economy of critical minerals

Candid Comment: Raw minerals export ban must be enforced

Zimbabwe holds significant reserves of lithium, nickel, graphite and other strategic minerals critical to the global energy transition.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa Mar. 6, 2026

Candid Comment: Raw minerals export ban must be enforced

Beneficiation beyond rhetoric: Policy actions for sustainable mineral value chains in Zim

ZIMBABWE possesses a wealth of mineral resources, including lithium, platinum group of metals, chrome, gold and iron ore

By John Laisani Mar. 5, 2026

Beneficiation beyond rhetoric: Policy actions for sustainable mineral value chains in Zim

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 suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier

The long road to owning our wealth

For too long, Zimbabwe has shipped out its mineral riches in their crudest form, receiving crumbs while foreign refiners and traders reap the true rewards.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Mar. 2, 2026

Zim suspends lithium, raw mineral exports and pushes beneficiation

Mines Minister, Polite Kambamura has announced a ban on lithium exports

By Miriam Mangwaya and Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 25, 2026

Zim suspends lithium, raw mineral exports and pushes beneficiation

Will AI decide Zim’s lithium future?

The human layer is most important. Contracts must mandate joint training, local research partnerships, and gradual handover of process optimisation responsibilities.

By Naison Bangure Feb. 20, 2026

The need for a continental policy on Chinese mining

This is the legacy of decades of quarrying, largely by Chinese-owned companies, for the black granite prized in kitchens and hotels worldwide.

By Yollander Millin Feb. 13, 2026

The need for a continental policy on Chinese mining

Beijing, Moscow, Washington: Is this a new scramble for Zim?

“Zimbabwe has extracted billions of dollars worth of minerals over the past two decades,” Tendai Moyo, senior economist at the University of Zimbabwe, said.

By Lovemore Nyawo Jan. 30, 2026