HARARE, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe, a major lithium producer in Africa, announced on Tuesday that it will ban the export of lithium concentrate from January 2027 to boost local refining and generate more revenue from the value-added mineral.
Speaking at a post-cabinet media briefing, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando said Zimbabwe is building capacity to produce battery-grade lithium through two major Chinese-invested companies Bikita Minerals and Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe.
