Zimbabwe said there is no reason to extend the lithium concentrate export ban, which is scheduled to take effect in January next year. Zimbabwean Information Minister Nick Manguana said that the country's lithium mining companies have had plenty of time to prepare for the local processing deadline of January 2027. Zimbabwe is following the example of other African countries, hoping to derive higher added value from its natural resources.

Zimbabwe said there is no reason to extend the lithium concentrate export ban, which is scheduled to take effect in January next year. Zimbabwean Information Minister Nick Manguana said that the country's lithium mining companies have had plenty of time to prepare for the local processing deadline of January 2027. Zimbabwe is following the example of other African countries, hoping to derive higher added value from its natural resources.