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Zimbabwe lithium miners table refinery plans under govt pressure – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Huayou has said it would explore production of battery-grade lithium in Zimbabwe “only when the construction and economic conditions are right” Four lithium mining companies have tabled plans to produce battery-grade lithium in Zimbabwe, a government official said on Monday.

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It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chain – ET Auto

Baua Electric

If developed democracies want to secure the lithium they need to decarbonize their economies, they’re going to have to get comfortable with Beijing as not just a rival, but a partner. billion) into a financing facility to support exports. Add in Zimbabwe, where Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Take Albemarle Corp., and Tesla Inc.

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BNEF: producing battery materials in the DRC could lower supply-chain emissions and add value to the country’s cobalt

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If they have local demand for batteries cell manufacturers will move to the region to be close to their customers, particularly in the automotive industry. Emerging economies in Africa can gain significant long-term economic value by quickly setting up projects that support the low-carbon transition with transparent governance frameworks.

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