Zimbabwe Bans Raw Mineral Exports

Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate and indefinite ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, including those currently in transit. This decision, announced by Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite Kambamura, aims to promote domestic processing and value addition of the country's mineral wealth. The government seeks to curb malpractices, enhance efficiency, create employment, and maximize economic benefits from its significant reserves of minerals like Lithium, nickel, and graphite. The ban will be strictly enforced by the Zimbabwe===Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and the Zimbabwe===Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe. Only mining companies with valid titles and sanctioned beneficiation plants will be permitted to export, with third-party traders explicitly prohibited. This policy shift is part of Zimbabwe's broader effort to become a leader in the green energy transition and capture greater value from its natural resources, potentially reshaping global supply chains for critical minerals.