Zimbabwe's lithium exports have quadrupled
The value of Zimbabwe’s lithium exports for the nine months ending September 30, 2026, totaled $2.16 billion, nearly four times the figure recorded in the previous year.
Lithium sales revenue surpassed that of platinum group metals, which stood at approximately $1.73 billion. Consequently, lithium has become Zimbabwe’s largest mineral export after gold.
Total sales of mineral commodities—excluding gold and silver—reached $4.735 billion. This represents a 101.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Export volumes also rose by 23.4%, reaching 4.738 million tonnes.
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