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
From critical minerals to industrial development: Zimbabwe’s next challenge
Resource-rich countries are increasingly seeking to ensure that their mineral wealth generates tangible domestic benefits rather than simply serving as export commodities.
By Zhou Jinyan and Tungamirai Eric Mupona
Jun. 16, 2026
