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Kamativi women not benefitting from lithium jackpot

The study notes that these technical positions often attract higher wages and benefits because they are classified as skilled and risk-intensive work.

By Sharon Sibindi Mar. 15, 2026

Kamativi women not benefitting from lithium jackpot

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

Market Pulse: Political economy of critical minerals

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

Candid Comment: Raw minerals export ban must be enforced

Beneficiation beyond rhetoric: Policy actions for sustainable mineral value chains in Zim

ZIMBABWE possesses a wealth of mineral resources, including lithium, platinum group of metals, chrome, gold and iron ore

By John Laisani Mar. 5, 2026

Beneficiation beyond rhetoric: Policy actions for sustainable mineral value chains in Zim

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

Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier

The long road to owning our wealth

For too long, Zimbabwe has shipped out its mineral riches in their crudest form, receiving crumbs while foreign refiners and traders reap the true rewards.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Mar. 2, 2026

Zim suspends lithium, raw mineral exports and pushes beneficiation

Mines Minister, Polite Kambamura has announced a ban on lithium exports

By Miriam Mangwaya and Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 25, 2026

Zim suspends lithium, raw mineral exports and pushes beneficiation

Will AI decide Zim’s lithium future?

The human layer is most important. Contracts must mandate joint training, local research partnerships, and gradual handover of process optimisation responsibilities.

By Naison Bangure Feb. 20, 2026