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Zimbabwe Plans Special Economic Zone Status for 8 Lithium & Iron Mining Sites

Zimbabwe Plans Special Economic Zone Status for 8 Lithium & Iron Mining Sites

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Zimbabwe Plans Special Economic Zone Status for 8 Lithium & Iron Mining SitesAwaiting Cabinet approval, the inter-ministerial proposal would turn lithium... 08.04.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Zimbabwe Plans Special Economic Zone Status for 8 Lithium & Iron Mining SitesAwaiting Cabinet approval, the inter-ministerial proposal would turn lithium- and iron-rich mining areas into industrial hubs—signaling a shift from resource extraction to local processing, state media reported. According to Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu, the move will offer:▪tax breaks, ▪streamlined rules▪local processing infrastructure to curb raw mineral exportsThis initiative follows a government ban on the export of raw lithium and other strategic minerals, reinforcing Zimbabwe's push for local value addition.AI-generated imageSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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