4 articles tagged with “beneficiation”
Zimbabwe has halted all raw mineral and lithium exports following alleged malpractices, despite recording a 30% surge in lithium shipments during the first half of 2025 and gold production hitting record levels.
Zimbabwe's suspension of lithium concentrate and raw mineral exports has driven lithium prices higher, marking an escalation in the country's beneficiation push as authorities implement stricter compliance measures.
Zimbabwe's suspension of raw lithium exports has triggered significant price increases on Chinese futures markets, demonstrating the southern African nation's growing influence over global battery metal supply chains.
Zimbabwe will commission Africa's first lithium sulphate processing plant within a month, while state-owned Mutapa Gold Resources plans US$150 million investment to more than double production to 250,000 ounces annually.