Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Lithium Potential: A Conversation with Eric from the Lithium Association

In this episode, Our guest speaker Eric from the Lithium Association of Zimbabwe discusses Zimbabwe's strategy to maximize the benefits of its substantial lithium reserves. Zimbabwe aims to ensure that its lithium resources directly benefit the local economy by mandating that all stages of lithium production, from mining to battery-grade processing, occur within the country. The government has implemented policies to support this, including an export ban on unprocessed lithium and various incentives for investors to establish local processing plants. Despite challenges with the market being dominated by traders and speculators, Zimbabwe offers significant opportunities for direct investment and collaboration in the lithium industry. Eric encourages investors to visit Zimbabwe to explore these opportunities and engage with local stakeholders. If you are interested in learning more about batteries and connecting with industry experts, consider joining the BatteryMBA programme (htpps://battery.mba). Apply by 18th December 2024 for the upcoming January 2025 cohort. Hope to see you there!