Roundup: Chinese investments boost lithium industry in Zimbabwe


HARARE, July 12 (Xinhua) -- When Zimbabwe, a southern African country rich in natural resources, seeks to capitalize on the global drive toward renewable energy to grow its economy, Chinese investments in the country's lithium industry are expected to help it fulfill its ambition.

Earlier this month, Chinese companies put two lithium plants into operation in Zimbabwe, injecting impetus to Zimbabwe's strive for becoming a major player in value addition in the supply chain for lithium batteries.

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