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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
