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Bulawayo firm urged to seize lithium battery opportunities

China, which is the leading consumer of lithium given its role in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, has taken the lead in the scramble for the light metal in Zimbabwe.

By Peter Dube Apr. 25, 2025

Bulawayo firm urged to seize lithium battery opportunities

Prospect Resources prepares to monetise Step Aside Lithium Project

Prospect halted exploration efforts at its Bikita Gem and Step Aside Lithium Projects, as the former yielded few results, while the latter was being prepped for sale.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 23, 2025

Prospect Resources prepares to monetise Step Aside Lithium Project

On the trail of lithium smugglers in southern Africa

Zimbabwe has Africa’s largest lithium reserves and is ranked one of the top 10 countries in the world producing the soft, silvery-white ore.

By Tatenda Chitagu and Andiswa Matikinca Apr. 17, 2025

On the trail of lithium smugglers in southern Africa

Canadian firm LARC makes headway in lithium mining

In a presentation to shareholders, the firm disclosed it had commenced drilling on the Zimbabwe asset located in Mashonaland Central, in January.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 11, 2025

Canadian firm LARC makes headway in lithium mining

Willdale appoints new chair in flurry of board changes

In the firm’s annual financial results for the period ended September 30, 2024, the brick maker posted a loss of US$796 883 from a profit after tax of US$1,51 million.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 11, 2025

Willdale appoints new chair in flurry of board changes

Canadian miner bullish on getting EPOs approved

ILC is a well-funded lithium and rare metals exploration and development company with strategic interests in Canada, Zimbabwe and Ireland.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 25, 2025

Canadian miner bullish on getting EPOs approved

Zim must produce EV batteries: Resource watchdog

Zimbabwe’s lithium has attracted investors from China, the UK, Canada and Australia.

By Business Reporter Feb. 17, 2025

Zim must produce EV batteries: Resource watchdog

Six international miners seek capital at SA indaba

Over the past few years, foreign-owned investors have increasingly shown interest in mining operations in Zimbabwe, targeting gold or lithium.

By Business Reporter Jan. 27, 2025

Six international miners seek capital at SA indaba

Prospect halts lithium exploration projects

The company had turned its focus to these lithium ventures after selling its flagship Arcadia Lithium Mine to Huayou Cobalt in 2022 for US$378 million.

By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 25, 2024