Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban winning global support – Finance Minister says

Zimbabwe's decision to ban the export of raw lithium and instead promote local value addition is gaining traction globally, according to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube. He shared this insight at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in China, where policymakers and investors expressed strong support for the strategy. This move is seen as a step toward sustainable economic development and technological advancement in Zimbabwe, potentially positioning the country as a leader in lithium processing in Africa. This policy could reshape Zimbabwe's economic landscape and its role in the global lithium market.