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Zimbabwe's lithium sector is rapidly expanding in 2025 due to rising global demand for electric vehicle batteries, with significant investments from Chinese companies like Sinomine Resource Group and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. The country, rich in spodumene deposits, is a key supplier of battery-grade lithium concentrate, primarily exporting to China while enforcing local beneficiation mandates. Despite the sector's growth potential, challenges such as governance issues and regulatory uncertainties persist, although Western interest in responsible sourcing is increasing.