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Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Surge in Q1 2026: Reports

Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Surge in Q1 2026: Reports

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Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Surge in Q1 2026: Reports Zimbabwe’s lithium exports rose to 240,826 tonnes worth $178.64 million in the first quarter of 2026, up... 13.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Surge in Q1 2026: Reports Zimbabwe’s lithium exports rose to 240,826 tonnes worth $178.64 million in the first quarter of 2026, up from 224,610 tonnes valued at $84.19 million a year earlier, media reported, citing the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe.The increase came despite a February ban on lithium concentrate exports, introduced to promote local value addition and beneficiation.“The shift to processed products is projected to drive lithium export revenues beyond one billion U.S. dollars,” MMCZ General Manager Nomusa Jane Moyo was quoted as saying. Total mineral sales reached 1,288,761 tonnes valued at $983.85 million, with MMCZ saying it is on track to meet or exceed its $3.5 billion annual revenue target.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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