Africa's Export Directory
Zimbabwe holds the largest lithium reserves on the continent and boasts some of the highest-grade spodumene deposits globally, positioning the country as a critical supplier of battery minerals at a
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed that it will proceed with a ban on lithium concentrate exports from January 2027, rejecting calls from producers for an extension to the deadline for domestic mineral
Zimbabwe’s lithium export earnings surged to $2.16 billion in the nine months to September, nearly quadrupling the country’s total lithium sales for the whole of last year as higher spodumene
China’s Sinomine Resource Group has secured an additional 300,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate export quota from Zimbabwe, providing the company with continued access to overseas markets ahead of the country’s
Zimbabwe’s lithium industry delivered a sharp increase in export earnings during the first half of 2026, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a leading processor of battery minerals rather than
Zimbabwe has officially begun exporting lithium concentrate through Mozambique’s Port of Maputo, marking an important milestone in strengthening regional logistics and improving access to international markets for one of Africa’s
Zimbabwe is preparing to review its lithium export quota system next year as producers accelerate investments in local processing facilities designed to increase domestic value addition and reduce reliance on
Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group has secured a six-month lithium export quota from Zimbabwe, marking a key development in the country’s efforts to regulate its critical minerals sector and encourage local
Credit: Bikita Minerals The China government has warned its companies operating in Zimbabwe to strengthen risk management and compliance following the country’s suspension of raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports.
Zimbabwe’s sudden decision to suspend lithium concentrate exports has sent shockwaves through global battery supply chains, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the critical minerals market and Africa’s broader push