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 44m ago

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

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

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

The need for a continental policy on Chinese mining

This is the legacy of decades of quarrying, largely by Chinese-owned companies, for the black granite prized in kitchens and hotels worldwide.  
By Yollander Millin Feb. 13, 2026

Beijing, Moscow, Washington: Is this a new scramble for Zim?

“Zimbabwe has extracted billions of dollars worth of minerals over the past two decades,” Tendai Moyo, senior economist at the University of Zimbabwe, said.  
By Lovemore Nyawo Jan. 30, 2026

AfDB predicts rich lithium pickings for Zimbabwe

The surge reflected strong demand for power-storage technologies against an outlook of constrained supply.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 18, 2026

Premier secures extended deadline on Zulu lithium supply deal

PPREMIER African Minerals Limited has secured an extension to its offtake and prepayment agreement with Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd, giving the miner more time to deliver spodumene concentrate
By Business Reporter Jan. 7, 2026