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Topic : Lithium Export Ban

Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthly

Industry sources say Zimbabwe could be losing as much as US$60 million monthly in royalties and taxes following the indefinite ban, demonstrating the scale of disruption to Treasury inflows.

By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 2, 2026

Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthly

Lithium export ban may jolt global market as last shipments reach China

Roberts said rising global demand for batteries had already pushed lithium prices higher, although this had not translated into higher export earnings for Zimbabwe.

By Chen Williams Apr. 1, 2026