*Zimbabwean Government to Ban Lithium Concentrate Exports by 2027* *Join Eragon News group :* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDkMuTFCCoNC13vvo2V *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL*✅ https://chat.whatsapp.com/CDyzvhE1ey5H89lorhyIvn HARARE – The Zimbabwean government has officially announced that lithium concentrate exports will be banned starting January 2027, a move aimed at boosting local beneficiation and industrial growth in the mining sector. The decision was revealed by Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday. The announcement follows a presentation to Cabinet by Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Winston Chitando, emphasizing the need to retain more value within Zimbabwe. As global demand for lithium surges amid the clean energy revolution, Zimbabwe aims to position itself as a key supplier of Spodumene ores—vital for battery production while ensuring local processing of its valuable resources. According to Pindula, mining companies such as Bikita Minerals and Arcadia Lithium have already begun setting up lithium sulphate processing plants in anticipation of the ban. Officials stress that developing local processing infrastructure will enhance economic benefits and strengthen Zimbabwe’s role in the global energy transition. The Zimbabwean government has also reaffirmed the ban on chrome ore exports, linking new mining title issuances to furnace expansion efforts. Authorities warned holders of unused mining titles—especially in the chrome sector—that they risk forfeiture under the ‘Use It or Lose It’ policy if they fail to develop their claims. With lithium becoming a cornerstone of the global energy revolution, the Zimbabwean government’s decision to ban concentrate exports is expected to reshape the country’s mining industry. The move will push companies to invest in local processing while ensuring that Zimbabwe retains maximum economic benefits from its vast mineral wealth.