Independent intelligence on the Southern African lithium market.

Askari Metals Ltd. reports that assays from trenching at its Uis Project in Namibia have returned high-grade tin, lithium and tantalum results, confirming a broad polymetallic system across its licences. During the March quarter, the company received additional assay results from a trenching programme at EPL 7345, with peak values including 3,360 ppm tin, 1.25% …

The Ministry of Mines has released an updated levy structure affecting all lithium concentrate shipments, effective Q3 2026. The changes are expected to increase state royalty income by 3–5%.

Desert Lion Energy has confirmed drilling results supporting a maiden resource estimate of 16.2 Mt at its Namibian spodumene project, paving the way for a prefeasibility study in H2 2026.

Multiple Chinese battery manufacturers are in advanced negotiations for long-term supply agreements with Zimbabwean producers, amid continued tightness in regional spodumene concentrate supply.

Regional concentrate prices have remained above $900/t CIF despite weakness in the broader lithium carbonate market, supported by tight spot availability and logistics bottlenecks.

Prospect Resources has confirmed the Arcadia lithium mine outside Harare has completed commissioning of Phase 1 expansion works and is now operating at full design throughput.