Lithium: A ‘wonder metal’ or another tale of Marange?
Sadly, the hope was dashed not because the diamonds were not found but because what people thought was El Dorado was actually a myth.
By Gorden Moyo
Feb. 24, 2023
Ban on raw lithium exports leaves buyers stranded … artisanal miners left in the dark
Lithium is a rare mineral, whose production is currently taking place in only eight countries, with 85% of the global supply coming from Australia, Chile and China.
By Tinashe Makichi
Jan. 6, 2023
Feature: Why Zim has banned the export of raw lithium
Government says it is losing US$1,8 billion in mineral revenue due to smuggling and externalisation to South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
By Quartz
Dec. 23, 2022
Reprieve for granite operators
The government recently banned the exportation of unprocessed granite unless authorised by the Minister of Mines.
By Kudzai Kuwaza
Sep. 2, 2022
Govt in third attempt at US$4bn pipeline
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Nov. 1, 2024
Zim economy needs a radical policy shift: Former minister
Local News
By Freeman Makopa and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 1, 2024
