China’s Huayou Cobalt to build Zimbabwe lithium carbonate plant
China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt plans to establish a lithium carbonate processing plant in Zimbabwe, said Bloomberg News citing the country’s mines minister. The proposed investment marks a step forward in the government’s push for greater in-country beneficiation of battery materials, the newswire said. “They will be producing lithium carbonate, which is more valued,” Polite Kambamura […]
China’s Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from Zimbabwe
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa’s first consignment of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe mine, two months after the Southeast African country halted exports of lithium concentrates, alleging malpractice and leakages.
Zim sets strict conditions to resume lithium exports, including domestic processing
Zimbabwe has imposed strict conditions on lithium exports, requiring companies to set up domestic processing facilities before exports can resume.