Zimbabwe halts raw mineral exports
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines announced an immediate suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports for the time being, citing national interest and asking mining companies to cooperate with the government.
Zimbabwe bans all raw mineral exports with immediate effect
Zimbabwe has implemented an immediate ban on all raw mineral exports, aimed primarily at enhancing state control over critical resources.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Suspends Raw Mineral Exports
The Zimbabwean government has suspended the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates to promote value addition and enhance oversight in the mining sector.
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