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AFRICAN MINERALS

On the trail of lithium smugglers in Southern Africa

International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?

  • Andiswa Matikinca
  • Tatenda Chitagu
9 min read