Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals - seeking greater in-country value addition

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Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, cites malpractices​

February 25, 2026
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Zimbabwe bans exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, cites malpractices

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, its mines ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, after the government alleged malpractices and leakages.
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Highlights:

  • "Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect."
  • "Government remains committed to ... in-country value addition and beneficiation..."
  • "Most of the concentrate is exported to China for further processing ... but Zimbabwe has been pressing the miners to process more of the minerals in the country as it seeks greater benefits."

Follows similar earlier moves by Malaysia and India:

https://forum.rareearthexchanges.co...-the-export-of-raw-rare-earth-materials.1416/

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