Premier African Minerals secures £1m funding
The company said construction of the spodumene flotation plant is progressing well, alongside upgrades to improve reliability and efficiency.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 28, 2026
Beyond emotion: Restoring the true economic logic of Zimbabwe’s lithium sector
Mining is a sector dependent on precise economic calculations and long-term strategic planning.
By Tapiwa Morgan Makoni
Apr. 24, 2026
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
Premier expects to resume lithium exports soon
In February, the government halted the export of lithium concentrates and other raw minerals, including consignments already in transit
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 20, 2026
Why not now? A realistic roadmap for Zimbabwe's lithium economy
Lithium-battery production is extremely power-intensive and unforgiving of instability.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
Apr. 17, 2026
From diamonds to lithium: Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story
The allocation will now reach 40% after the same period. The deal was seen as critical for the southern African country since its economy is largely dependent on the export of diamonds.
By Farai Mabeza
Apr. 16, 2026
Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story from diamonds to lithium
This move aims to secure economic sovereignty and greater control over the diamond value chain, with potential financing secured from partners like the Oman sovereign wealth fund.
By Farai Mabeza
Apr. 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
Zimcodd backs govt’s raw lithium export restrictions
THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has commended the government’s new lithium framework aimed at retaining more value from the mineral,
By Business Reporter
Apr. 13, 2026
