The so-called ‘China minerals mafia’ report — A smear campaign against Zimbabwe and Africa’s development
The report spreads falsehoods about labor and environmental abuses, using isolated incidents to smear an entire industry — like judging a whole orchard by one rotten apple.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
May. 5, 2026
Let us fully utilise our mineral wealth
The government must urgently commission a comprehensive geological survey, which must be independently verified.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 2, 2026
Chinese investors assume 100% control of biggest lithium mine
China-headquartered resources group Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has moved to full control of Zimbabwe’s largest lithium operation, tightening its grip on a strategic asset at a time
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 24, 2026
Lithium suspension won’t derail Zulu Project: Premier
PREMIER African Minerals has downplayed concerns over Zimbabwe’s recent ban on lithium concentrate exports, assuring investors that the move will not affect the future commercial production
By Business Reporter
Mar. 3, 2026
In Zimbabwe, China’s EV mineral hunt sparks both hope and unease
In Zimbabwe, however, Huayou’s local unit, Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) is working to avoid those mistakes.
By China Global South Project
Nov. 3, 2025
Huayou sinks US$400m in new lithium sulphate processing plant
CHINESE high tech enterprise, Huayou Cobalt (Huayou) is placing significant emphasis on its Arcadia Lithium Mine, investing about US$400 million to complete a new lithium sulphate processing plant
By Blessed Ndlovu
Sep. 23, 2025
Premium
Chinese firm pays workers 65% less legislated amount
1 000 tonnes of lithium per day, with plans to double output following a US$40 million investment.
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 7, 2025
Prospect plans to sell Step Aside lithium asset
In 2021, Prospect sold the Arcadia lithium fields to Chinese giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for US$378 million, after which it pounced on Step Aside.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 21, 2024
‘Zim not yet ready to develop lithium batteries’
He said the government was looking to channel e-mobility to address the transport crisis in the country.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Oct. 13, 2023
