Indian billionaires challenge China for gold, lithium and telecom wealth in Africa
India’s richest people are growing their work in Africa, putting billions into areas like mining, mobile phones, factories, and clean energy.
Zimbabwe half-year lithium exports up 230pct
Zimbabwe exported lithium products worth $782-million in the first six months of 2026, up from $237-million during the same period last year, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said.
AfDB approves US$114 million loan to support Africa’s first EV battery gigafactory
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €100 million ($114 million) loan to support the development of Africa’s first electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Morocco, marking a major milestone in the continent’s efforts to build its own clean energy manufacturing industry.
Chinese firms help Zimbabwe secure $300 million for lithium mine
Mutapa Energy Resources, Zimbabwe’s state-owned lithium miner, has secured $300 million from a group of companies, which includes Chinese entities, to develop its facilities in the southern African nation.
Congo begins first-ever lithium exports to China
A new report has revealed that China’s mining company, Zijin has started exporting lithium concentrate from its Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The shipments mark the first time the African country has exported lithium.
Zimbabwe’s sole lithium salt plant unable to process third-party metal, official says
Zimbabwe’s sole lithium sulphate plant, owned by China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt (603799.SS), opens new tab, currently has no capacity to process minerals from other producers, an official said on Friday ahead of a concentrate export ban next year.
Zimbabwe mineral exports up 84pct to US$2.53 billion in H1 2026
Zimbabwe’s mineral export earnings, excluding gold and silver, surged 84 percent to US$2.532 billion in the first half of 2026, from US$1.376 billion realized in the same period last year, driven by government beneficiation policies and favorable global commodity prices.
Zimbabwe’s lithium could be in focus as the US commits $300 million to detach from China
The United States’ recent drive to secure critical mineral supplies may open up opportunities for Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, as Washington seeks to lessen its reliance on China for battery materials.
Zimbabwe ups the ante on lithium export scrutiny
Zimbabwe is improving lithium-testing facilities to increase the accuracy of mineral appraisal, increase transparency, and optimize revenues from the country’s rapidly developing mining industry.
US Defence Agency seeks to buy up to US$300 million of lithium
The US Department of Defense is buying lithium for its strategic stockpiles as the nation ramps up efforts to reduce supply risks for critical minerals. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking offers for almost 36-million pounds, about 16 000 tons, of battery-grade lithium carbonate over the next five years in a contract worth as […]