#Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate ⁠effect until further notice.

[jonathanmbr@mstdn.social]

#Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate ⁠effect until further notice.

In an announcement on Wednesday, Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite Kambamura said the move includes all minerals “currently in transit”.

[imp3tuz@mastodon.gamedev.place]

@JonathanMBR probably the first time I've actually applauded a decision made here in a while...

[jonathanmbr@mstdn.social]

@imp3tuz yes absolutely

[imp3tuz@mastodon.gamedev.place]

@earthworm @JonathanMBR I'm really hoping this leads to a more stabilised and accessible power grid.

people often forget that a good chunk of our country still doesnt have access to reliable electricity

and yoh! lithium mining was causing serious problems for the locals hey

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe: a story of loss for one community

Chinese-owned mines are extracting lithium from Zimbabwe, which has the world’s 9th biggest deposits. This displaces rural villagers.

The Conversation (theconversation.com)

[imp3tuz@mastodon.gamedev.place]

@earthworm @JonathanMBR and with any boom, human rights abuses too.

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe

Minerals like lithium are critical components in renewable energy, and for countries they can be a major source of revenue. However, mining often contributes to adverse environmental and human rights impacts. In Zimbabwe, Danish Institute for Human Rights is partnering with the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association, to document the gendered effects of lithium mining.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights (www.humanrights.dk)

[ledeuns@bsd.network]

@JonathanMBR What is the rationale for this decision ?