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Downstream ambitions, structural realities: Why Zimbabwe’s lithium policy must prioritise capacity over coercion
As Africa’s top lithium producer, Zimbabwe adopted a similar approach, abruptly banning lithium concentrate exports in February 2026 to force domestic processing into higher-value chemicals.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
Mar. 25, 2026
Power Play: How China's energy grid shields its manufacturing edge amid global turmoil
China maintains a balance between high oil and gas imports and low overall external energy dependence.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
Apr. 16, 2026
Why not now? A realistic roadmap for Zimbabwe's lithium economy
Lithium-battery production is extremely power-intensive and unforgiving of instability.
By Roxette Mikela pazvakavambwa
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