据戈弗雷·马拉瓦尼卡报道，津巴布韦方面表示，没有理由推迟原定于1月份实施的锂精矿出口禁令。
Zimbabwe said there’s no reason to delay a ban on exports of lithium concentrate that’s scheduled to come into effect in January.
这个南部非洲国家于2月份暂停了锂精矿的出口，旨在促进国内高附加值产品的加工，并遏制这种用于生产电动汽车电池的矿产的非法出口。4月份，津巴布韦曾暂时放宽出口限制，如今禁令定于2027年初正式实施，不过当地生产商请求给予更多准备时间。
The southern African nation halted shipments of lithium concentrate in February to promote domestic processing of higher value products and curb illegal shipments of the metal that’s used in the production of electric vehicle batteries. Zimbabwe relaxed the export restrictions in April and the ban is now due to be implemented at the start of 2027, though producers have asked for more time to prepare.
“津巴布韦的锂生产商已有充足的时间为2027年1月的深加工截止期限做准备，”新闻部长尼克·芒古瓦纳周五在其X账号上说道，“没有任何理由再延期。”与其他非洲国家一样，津巴布韦也致力于从本国自然资源中获取更多经济价值。
“Zimbabwe’s lithium producers have had ample time to prepare for the January 2027 beneficiation deadline,” Secretary for Information Nick Mangwana said Friday on his X account. “There is no justification for further extensions.”Like other African countries, Zimbabwe is seeking to derive more value from its natural resources.
随着中国企业纷纷在津巴布韦投资，该国已跻身锂原料主要供应国行列，其供应前景备受业界关注。据美国地质调查局统计，去年该国锂矿产量占全球总产量的约10%。
Zimbabwe’s supply outlook is being closely watched as it has become a major supplier of lithium feedstock following a surge of investment by Chinese companies. The southern African nation accounted for about 10% of global mined production last year, according to the US Geological Survey.
目前，在津巴布韦锂产业投资的中国企业包括中矿资源集团、成都天齐锂业以及四川雅化实业集团的当地子公司。中矿资源与雅化实业正在建设可生产硫酸锂的工厂，这种中间材料是制造电池级锂化学品的重要原料；而华友钴业也已建成自己的生产设施。
Chinese investors in Zimbabwe’s lithium sector include local units of Sinomine Resource Group Co., Chengxin Lithium Group Co. and Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. Sinomine and Yahua are building facilities capable of making lithium sulfate, an intermediate material used to make battery-grade chemicals, while Huayou already commissioned its own plant. Read: UN to Help Six Nations Get More Value From Critical Minerals