Well this is immensely interesting.
ZIMBABWE
Export ban on tech’s
treasured minerals
"Zimbabwean authorities have imposed an immediate freeze on exports of all raw minerals. This includes lithium concentrate, which is sought after by clean energy and defence industries around the world. Mines Minister Polite Kambamura said the measure was taken “in the national interest”. A ban on exporting lithium concentrates – to encourage local processing – had previously been set for January 2027. Zimbabwe holds Africa’s largest lithium reserves and much of its output is sent to China for refining. Mining accounts for 14.3% of the country’s GDP."
From @thecontinent, February 28.
https://www.thecontinent.org