NewZimbabwe.com·3 min read·medium
Zimbabwe's lithium exports hit US$746 million in first half of 2026
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Zimbabwe's lithium sector generated $746 million in the first half of 2026, driven by strong global demand for spodumene concentrates. While export volumes are high, the government is pushing for increased local beneficiation to move beyond raw material exports.
Zimbabwe’s lithium sector generated US$746 million in export earnings during the first half of 2026, with spodumene concentrates contributing US$672.8 million and lithium sulphate accounting for US$73.2 million, according to the latest figures released by the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ).
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