Zim’s lithium export ban signals new phase in mining cooperation
The policy brought forward the planned ban, originally scheduled to take full effect in January 2027, by nearly ten months, sending shockwaves through lithium markets.
By Zhou Jinyan
Mar. 20, 2026
Bloodbath in Zim’s lithium fields
“With exports halted, the ripple effects are being felt throughout the value chain. Small-scale miners have shut down, and local cashflows have been severely disrupted.”
By Joyce Makunya and Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 20, 2026
Market Pulse: Political economy of critical minerals
Critical minerals are defined less by geological rarity than by economic importance and supply vulnerability.
By Dennis Mambure
Mar. 6, 2026
Candid Comment: Raw minerals export ban must be enforced
Zimbabwe holds significant reserves of lithium, nickel, graphite and other strategic minerals critical to the global energy transition.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Mar. 6, 2026
Lithium to spur industrialisation: Chiwenga
Chiwenga hailed the progress at Sandawana Mines and the processing plant in Zvishavane saying the development will augment government’s development trajectory.
By Sydney Kawadza
Mar. 6, 2026
Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier
PREMIER African Minerals has downplayed concerns over Zimbabwe’s recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, assuring investors that the move will not affect the future commercial production
By Business Reporter
Mar. 3, 2026
When chaos is an alternative model
When independence came, political flags rose over economies still wired for export dependency.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
Feb. 20, 2026
Mine workers demand US$650 minimum wage
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has formally tabled a US$650 minimum wage for mine workers, signaling a decisive push for better pay in 2026.
By Pamenus Tuso
Feb. 17, 2026
Premier concludes major contract with Xinhai Technology Processing
Technical services agreements between Ariana and XMS are now being finalised to fast-track feasibility work and production at the Dokwe gold project.
By Business Reporter
Feb. 13, 2026
