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October 14, 2026

4 developments

  1. Zimbabwe's lithium earnings reach $2.16 billion

    Nine-month sales were nearly four times the whole of 2025 on higher spodumene prices.

  2. Non-Chinese investors widen

    India's LOHUM shipped its first ore, Hong Kong capital signed an MoU and Karo Platinum secured a 25-year lease.

  3. Beneficiation strategy validated

    Lithium sulphate exports from Huayou's Arcadia plant contributed $190 million.

  4. Chinese incumbents hold about $2 billion

    Investment since 2021 gives them a first-mover advantage over new entrants.

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