Zimbabwe to Construct Africa's First Lithium Sulfate Plant by 2026
Prospect Lithium is investing around US$400 million to establish Africa’s first lithium sulfate plant in Zimbabwe, set to begin operations in 2026. The plant will process locally mined minerals into lithium sulfate, essential for producing battery-grade lithium chemicals.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedPublished Feb 11, 2026
Zimbabwe's Prospect Lithium is investing approximately US$400 million to build Africa's first lithium sulfate plant near its mine in Goromonzi. The facility is projected to start operations in 2026 and will convert locally mined minerals into lithium sulfate. This intermediate product is crucial for manufacturing battery-grade lithium chemicals used in electric vehicles, grid energy storage, and consumer electronics, shifting the focus from exporting raw ore.
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