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Lithium exports hit US$746 million in six months

MMCZ said lithium continued to be one of Zimbabwe's top-performing mineral exports.
By Staff Reporter 2h ago

China tightens grip on Zim lithium

“More than 80% of production is coming from Chinese-owned or Chinese-partnered projects,” he said.
By Freeman Makopa Jul. 1, 2026

Mineral that refuses to bow

We believe lithium carbonate prices need to remain above US$17 500 per tonne. When prices dropped to between 
By Innocent Rukweza Jun. 26, 2026

Ecobank bets on Zimbabwe’s lithium boom

The bank said it has a significantly stronger funding base from which to support Zimbabwe’s lithium ambitions, with rising deposits, a larger loan book and improved capital levels.
By Business Reporter Jun. 24, 2026

US$5bn lithium boom powers Zim’s mining future

“And we want to make it better than what it is as a collective. And as you can see, we have US$1,45 billion worth of projects that are coming on line.
By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 23, 2026

Lithium crash forces Zim miners to cut jobs

Although prices have recovered to between US$22 000 and US$25 000 a tonne, he warned that the market remains fragile.
By Freeman Makopa Jun. 20, 2026

Facts beat fear: Don’t let misinformation steal Zimbabwe’s lithium future

Maguwu repeatedly insists Zimbabwe remains confined to selling low-grade raw ore, yet this overlooks a landmark industrial milestone delivered exclusively by Chinese investors.
By Erica Nomalanga Dube Jun. 19, 2026

Monopoly myth or balanced Partnership: Unpacking Al Jazeera’s lithium coverage

Western multinationals spent decades shipping unprocessed mineral ores overseas without building any local smelting or processing facilities.
By Saxon Zvina Jun. 19, 2026

Beyond minerals: Horticulture, zero tariffs and export restructuring of Zimbabwe within Africa and the Global South

This integrated set of measures eliminates major obstacles for Africa’s agricultural exports to China and delivers long-term, stable development dividends.
By Sandra Machinga Jun. 16, 2026