The intelligence brief for Southern African lithium.

Global lithium demand is forecast to more than triple by 2050, requiring more than US$100 billion in investment to develop the equivalent of 134 new mines as electric vehicles and battery storage drive consumption, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (BMI). By Ryan Chigoche The London-based research firm expects demand to rise to nearly seven million […] The post Lithium Demand to Require $100 Billion Investment in 134 New Mines by 2050 appeared first on Mining Zimbabwe.

Africa Critical Elements (ACE) Ltd, an advanced-stage mining exploration company has completed its 100% acquisition of the equity and secured debt of Lepidico (Canada) Inc., securing an 80% interest in the lithium, rubidium and caesium project near Karibib. The company, in a statement, revealed that it received merger approval from the Namibian Competition Commission, following […]

The Zimbabwe mining industry has its challenges, but the numbers tell a story that investors cannot afford to ignore. The country generated a record US$8.5 billion in mineral export earnings in 2025, up from US$5.9 billion in 2024, while international mining companies continued committing hundreds of millions of dollars to lithium processing, platinum development and […] The post Still Holding on to the Old Notion That Zimbabwe Is a Bad Mining Investment Destination? Here Is Why You Are Wrong appeared first on Mining Zimbabwe.

African Critical Elements Ltd., an advanced-stage mining exploration company in Namibia and Southern Africa, is pleased to announce its acquisition of 100% of the equity of Lepidico (Canada) Inc., and, subsequently, 100% of Lepidico Canada’s secured debts from the existing lender. Commenting, John Wisbey, Executive Chairman of ACE: “This acquisition is ACE’s first transaction but …

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on private-sector investors to accelerate investment in mineral beneficiation, battery materials and manufacturing, as Zimbabwe seeks to retain more value from its mineral resources and strengthen its position in regional industrial supply chains, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo Mapuranga Officially opening the 19th COMESA Business Forum in Harare on […] The post Mnangagwa Pushes Mineral Processing and Battery Value Chains appeared first on Mining Zimbabwe.

The mining sector is projected to contract by 6.2% in 2026, a sharper decline than previously forecast, the Chamber of Mines of Namibia said this week. In its September 2026 Monthly Mining Update, the chamber said the Bank of Namibia had revised its forecast from a contraction of 2.2%, reflecting weaker mining output so far […]