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Zimbabwe's lithium boom fails to benefit local communities

Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 AM10
(Update: Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 AM)
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Zimbabwe's lithium boom fails to benefit local communities

  • Zimbabwe has become a leading lithium producer in Africa, driven by new projects and foreign investments.
  • The government has implemented a ban on unprocessed mineral exports to encourage local processing and value addition.
  • Despite increased production and export gains, local communities are not seeing significant benefits from the lithium boom.
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