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Zimbabwe ships first lithium sulphate, boosting global value chain.

5/24/2026

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Zimbabwe exported its first lithium sulphate shipment from the US$400 million Arcadia mine near Harare.
Arcadia can produce 50,000 tonnes of lithium sulphate annually, while Chinese firms have invested over US$1.4 billion in mines and refineries.
Harare postponed its raw mineral export ban to February 2026, letting Huayou avoid a 10 percent tax on raw concentrates.
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe called the shipment a landmark for the country’s role in the global lithium value chain.

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Zimbabwe exported its first lithium sulphate shipment from the US$400 million Arcadia mine near Harare.
Arcadia can produce 50,000 tonnes of lithium sulphate annually, while Chinese firms have invested over US$1.4 billion in mines and refineries.
Harare postponed its raw mineral export ban to February 2026, letting Huayou avoid a 10 percent tax on raw concentrates.
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe called the shipment a landmark for the country’s role in the global lithium value chain.