Under a no-policy-impact scenario, SMM estimates Zimbabwe's total lithium production to reach 200,000 tonnes LCE in 2026, accounting for 9% of global primary lithium supply. Following the export ban, as official implementing rules have not yet been released by the authorities, SMM has developed three scenarios to assess the impact on global lithium supply: 1. If only lithium sulfate can be exported: Zimbabwe could supply 17,000–35,000 tonnes LCE in 2026, representing 8%–16% of the country's original supply capacity, a reduction of 170,000–190,000 tonnes LCE. 2. If companies with processing capacity can export both lithium concentrate and lithium sulfate: Zimbabwe could supply 90,000–140,000 tonnes LCE in 2026, representing 45%–70% of the country's original supply capacity, a reduction of 60,000–110,000 tonnes LCE. 3 . With beneficiation capacity, enterprises can export spodumene concentrate + lithium sulfate. In 2026, Zimbabwe's lithium resource supply is expected to reach nearly 150,000-170,000 tons, accounting for 75%-85% of the previously projected supply, representing a decrease of 30,000-50,000 tons compared to the earlier forecast. Assuming the ban on raw ore and lithium concentrate exports remains in effect throughout 2026, while lithium sulfate exports are permitted, SMM's assessment of the impact magnitude is as follows: 1 . Timeline of Public Information on Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Restrictions Source: SMM compilation based on public information 2. 2026 No-Policy-Impact Scenario SMM estimates Zimbabwe's lithium supply would reach 200,000 tonnes LCE in 2026, representing: Over 15% year-on-year growth from 2025 10% of global primary lithium supply in 2026 17% of global spodumene supply in 2026 3. Major Operating Mines in Zimbabwe Major Lithium Mining Projects in Zimbabwe Source: SMM compilation based on public information Notes : Based on public information: Zimbabwe's average spodumene grade ranges from 1.06–1.98%, with concentrate grades of 4.0–5.5%. Conversion ratio: 9.5:1 (concentrate to LCE) Petalite grades range from 0.8–1.8%, with concentrate grades of 3.0–4.2%. Conversion ratio: 16:1 (concentrate to LCE) References also made to individual companies' public disclosures Project Updates: Arcadia and Bikita submitted beneficiation plans to Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines in 2024 Arcadia: Lithium sulfate project construction began in January 2025, with initial design capacity of 50,000 tonnes. Commissioning began in October 2025, currently in ramp-up stage. Lithium sulfate exports experienced some delays in mid-to-late February 2025 Bikita: Announced in its May 2025 investor relations presentation that it plans to complete 10,000 tonnes lithium sulfate construction by end-2025, and commence 20,000 tonnes construction in 2026 Kamativi: Announced on February 26, 2026, that its Zimbabwe lithium sulfate project has commenced construction 4. China's Lithium Spodumene Imports (2025) Zimbabwe supplied over 1.2 million tonnes of spodumene to China in 2025, accounting for approximately 15% of China's total imports. Lithium Spodumene Imports by Source Country (2025) Source: China Customs, SMM compilation 5. Project Comparison: Arcadia Lithium Sulfate Plant Construction and Ramp-Up Timeline Construction to commissioning takes approximately one year. If the export ban remains in effect throughout 2026: Arcadia and Bikita are confirmed to be able to export lithium sulfate Based on Kamativi's February 26, 2026 public announcement, it may also be able to export lithium sulfate. As Kamativi's capacity plans have not yet been disclosed, certain assumptions have been made regarding its output. No-Policy-Impact Baseline: Zimbabwe's Expected Total Output Approaching 200,000 Tonnes LCE in 2026. Scenario Analysis: Impact of Export Ban on Supply (1) Only lithium sulfate can be exported: a. No export procedure required (Arcadia + Bikita + Kamativi): Zimbabwe will have an exportable lithium resource volume of 30,000–35,000 tons LCE in 2026, accounting for 16% of the country's total annual lithium supply, with an affected volume of nearly 170,000 tons LCE; b. Export permit application process required for lithium sulfate (policy pending clarification, assuming a two-month processing period) (Arcadia + Bikita + Kamativi): Zimbabwe will have an exportable lithium resource volume of 17,000 tons LCE in 2026, accounting for 8% of the country's total annual lithium supply, with an affected volume of nearly 190,000 tons LCE. (2) Companies with smelting capacity can export both lithium concentrate and lithium sulfate: a. No export procedure required (Arcadia + Bikita + Kamativi): Zimbabwe will have an exportable lithium resource volume of 140,000 tons LCE in 2026, accounting for 70% of the country's total annual lithium supply, with an affected volume of nearly 60,000 tons LCE; b. Export permit application process required for lithium concentrate+ lithium sulfate (policy pending clarification, assuming a two-month processing period) (Arcadia + Bikita + Kamativi): Zimbabwe will have an exportable lithium resource volume of nearly 90,000 tons LCE in 2026, accounting for 45% of the country's total annual lithium supply, with an affected volume of nearly 110,000 tons LCE. (3) Enterprises with beneficiation capacity may apply to export spodumene concentrate + lithium sulfate: a. If the export procedure takes one month to complete (policy not yet clarified; this is an estimate only): Zimbabwe is expected to be able to export approximately 170,000 tons LCE of lithium resources in 2026, accounting for 85% of the country's originally projected annual supply, with a reduction of nearly 30,000 tons LCE. b. If the export procedure takes two months to complete (policy not yet clarified; this is an estimate only): Zimbabwe is expected to be able to export approximately 150,000 tons LCE of lithium resources in 2026, accounting for 75% of the country's originally projected annual supply, with a reduction of nearly 50,000 tons LCE.

[Elevra and Mangrove Lithium Sign Non-Binding MOU for Spodumene Concentrates Offtake] North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited ("Elevra") is pleased to announce the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding to supply spodumene concentrates produced by NAL to Mangrove Lithium ("Mangrove"). Elevra and Mangrove may enter into a binding definitive agreement in the future, subject to Mangrove reaching a final investment decision on the construction of its lithium conversion facility by June 2027 and the parties agreeing on the final terms of the agreement. Under the terms of the non-binding MOU, Elevra and Mangrove intend to negotiate a definitive agreement whereby Elevra would supply Mangrove with up to 144,000 mt of spodumene concentrates annually at market-related prices, with floor and ceiling prices, ensuring NAL generates positive cash flow at any stage of the pricing cycle. The proposed supply has an initial term of five years, commencing in 2028, and is expected to ramp up to the full annual volume of 144,000 mt by 2030, representing approximately 46% of projected sales. Mangrove plans to process the spodumene concentrates into battery-grade lithium hydroxide in Eastern Canada to support the establishment of a resilient domestic battery supply chain in Canada. Mangrove's designed annual capacity is 20,000 mt of battery-grade lithium, equivalent to the demand for 500,000 EVs. Source: https://news.smm.cn/ [Albemarle Announces Idling of Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Processing Plant on February 11 Local Time] Albemarle decided to immediately idle and place into a state of care and maintenance the operational Train 1 production line at its Kemerton plant in Western Australia. This represents a further contraction following the idling of Train 2 in 2024 and the halting of the Train 3 and 4 expansion projects. Although lithium prices have recovered recently, the levels are not enough to support the cost pressures associated with hard-rock lithium conversion operations in the West. This move aims to improve financial flexibility and preserve future options. It is expected to have an accretive effect on adjusted EBITDA starting from Q2 2026, without affecting the sales target for the year, as customer demand will be met through other channels. Albemarle emphasized that its upstream lithium mine interests and exploration rights in Australia, such as Greenbushes and Wodgina, remain unaffected and are still a strategic core. Source: https://www.albemarle.com [Ultra-Thin, Compact Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery "EnerCera" Supports Tohoku University's Tsunami Balloon Project Demonstration Experiment] NGK Insulators, Ltd. (hereinafter "NGK") announced that it supported the demonstration experiment for Tohoku University's tsunami balloon project by manufacturing and supplying its ultra-thin, compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery, EnerCera®. The project aims to establish a new disaster prevention system that automatically deploys balloon-type evacuation markers during tsunamis, visually indicating the locations of tsunami evacuation facilities, such as evacuation towers and evacuation buildings, from the air. EnerCera powers the light sources installed in the balloons, making the evacuation sites clearly visible at night or under poor visibility conditions. In the demonstration experiment, EnerCera was used as the power source for the balloon-type evacuation marker lighting unit, which activated immediately after a tsunami. The experiment verified whether sufficient brightness was achieved when the balloons were deployed and whether the system met practical usage requirements. EnerCera combines a thin and lightweight design with high output and excellent environmental resistance, enabling stable operation in outdoor environments. By enabling wireless lighting control, the system is expected to enhance the visibility of tsunami evacuation facilities at night and help prevent evacuation delays. The Tsunami Balloon Project is an initiative led by a technical team from Tohoku University, aiming to develop a system that automatically releases balloons into the air upon receiving disaster information, such as tsunami warnings and emergency earthquake alerts, issued via the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System "Michibiki". In the demonstration experiment, a series of operational tests were conducted: upon receiving a tsunami warning (test signal), gas was rapidly injected into the balloon, inflating it to a diameter of approximately 2 meters and raising it to a height of about 40 meters within approximately 2 to 3 minutes. The balloon is marked with a person pictogram, allowing people to identify the evacuation facility simply by looking up at the sky. To improve nighttime visibility, EnerCera was integrated as the light source. Source: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ ["Sacrifice Zone" or a Clean Energy Future? EU Court Considers Portuguese Lithium Mine Project] The risks in this case escalated further after EU officials refused in November to revoke the "strategic" status of the Barroso mine. A long-standing controversy over lithium mining in northern Portugal has reached the European Union's highest court. Environmental and community organizations have filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice against the European Commission's decision to grant the Barroso lithium project "strategic" status. The residents' association "United Defense Association of the Barroso Valley" and the environmental law organization ClientEarth raised objections on Thursday, February 5, arguing that the Commission failed to reassess the project after new evidence emerged regarding environmental, social, and safety risks. The core dispute in this case revolves around the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act of 2024. Projects designated as "strategic" gain fast-track access to permitting processes, financing channels, and the supply of raw materials for green products such as EVs and batteries. Source: https://www.euronews.com/ [How Argentina's Lithium and Uranium Boom Could Undermine Its Energy Sovereignty] Argentina possesses abundant critical natural resources, the demand for which is increasingly growing as the global energy transition continues to accelerate. However, although Argentina's potential geopolitical advantages have opened new avenues for economic growth, as world superpowers fiercely compete for the country's lithium and uranium resources, this may also entail significant trade-offs in energy sovereignty. The Argentine economy has finally seen a rebound after decades of painful recession. This shift is largely attributed to the radical austerity policies implemented by the right-wing President Javier Milei, elected in 2023. While Milei's aggressive financial reforms have had some positive effects on the economy, his approach has been highly controversial both domestically and internationally. Part of Milei's strategy involves forming a close alliance with the Trump administration. As part of this shift, he has shown a new willingness to cooperate with the US and other international partners in new nuclear energy plans. Milei declared his country an "unconditional ally of the US," with Argentina becoming the first partner country to sign the Trump administration's "Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technologies" initiative. Source: https://oilprice.com/

Finland has recently launched a lithium mining project in Kaustinen, western Finland, developed by Keliber, marking the establishment of Europe’s first battery-grade lithium production system. The project encompasses a complete domestic value chain—from mining and beneficiation to refining lithium hydroxide in Kokkola—and is currently the only integrated operation in Europe capable of producing battery materials from ore. With a total investment of approximately €800 million, the project is 80% owned by South African mining company Sibanye-Stillwater, while the remaining 20% is held by the state-owned Finnish Minerals Group.

Chevron Corporation announced yesterday local time that it had acquired two leased land parcels. The first was from TerraVolta Resources, and the second was from East Texas Natural Resources LLC. TerraVolta received a substantial grant of up to $450 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) in September 2024 for the Liberty Owl Project, supporting lithium mining efforts in the Texarkana region, which lies on the border between Texas and Arkansas. This acquisition represents a strategic investment aimed at supporting energy production and expanding the US's critical mineral supply, marking Chevron's Step-1 toward establishing a commercial-scale domestic lithium business.

According to a report by Mining Weekly, citing Reuters, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines Winston Chitando announced on Tuesday that, to expand domestic processing, the country will ban the export of lithium concentrates starting from 2027. In 2022, Zimbabwe, Africa's largest lithium producer, ordered a ban on the export of lithium ore and has since been urging miners to process ore domestically. Lithium mining companies in Zimbabwe have been exporting lithium concentrates. Currently, two lithium mines in Zimbabwe are constructing lithium sulfate plants, namely Bikita Minerals and Prospect Lithium. Lithium sulfate is an intermediate product that can be further smelted into high-grade materials, such as lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate, which are used in battery manufacturing. During a media briefing, Chitando stated, "The country now has the capacity to process, so all exports of lithium concentrates will be banned from January 2027." In 2023, Zimbabwe granted lithium miners a grace period to submit plans for local smelter construction by March 2024, but its stance softened due to the decline in lithium prices.

[Surg e Battery Metals PEA Reveals US$9.2 Billion Nevada Lithium Project] Surg e Battery Metals (SBM) has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its North Nevada Lithium Project (NNLP), outlining the project's potential to become a low-cost, long-life producer of battery-grade materials for the US market. The PEA, jointly completed by M3 Engineering & Technology Corporation and Independent Mining Consultants, is based on a two-phase construction of the lithium plant to support a conventional open-pit mining operation projected to last 42 years. The report indicates that approximately 205 million mt of mineralized material will be mined over this period, with an average lithium grade of 4016 ppm. Mining will commence from the shallow, high-grade portion of the resource, which currently has an estimated lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) of 8.65 million mt. The lithium plant will initially process ore at a rate of 2.58 million mt per year in Phase 1, doubling to 5.15 million mt per year in Phase 2, which is expected to come online in Year 4, resulting in an average throughput of 4.88 million mt per year over the life of the mine. Over 42 years, NNLP is projected to produce 86,300 mt of LCE per year, with an average recovery rate of 82.8%. Peak production of 109,100 mt is expected to be reached in Year 6. According to the PEA, the construction cost for Phase 1 is approximately US$2.97 billion, including US$23 million in mine capital expenditure, while Phase 2 is expected to cost an additional US$2.35 billion. Adding US$1.51 billion in sustaining capital, the total project cost will reach US$6.86 billion. Using a base case LCE price of US$24,000 per mt, the study results in an after-tax net present value (at an 8% discount rate) of US$9.21 billion and an internal rate of return of 22.8% for the project. Operating costs are set at US$5,097 per mt of LCE, owing to NNLP's near-surface, high-grade mineralization. The report projects a payback period of 4.7 years for the project. Following the release of the PEA, SBM's share price surged 15.8% to reach CAD$0.33 per share by midday Toronto time, giving the company a market capitalization of CAD$59 million (approximately US$43 million). "NNLP has the potential to become a major low-cost producer of battery-grade lithium carbonate for the US battery industry, and our results today take us a significant step closer to achieving that goal," said SBM CEO Greg Reimer in a press release. "Low operating costs, a good return on investment, and the ability to produce significant quantities of battery-grade lithium carbonate, including a peak of 109,100 mt in a single year, all demonstrate NNLP's first-tier status," he added. Source: mining.com [Zimbabwe to Ban Lithium Concentrates Exports from 2027] Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, announced on Tuesday that the country will ban the export of lithium concentrates starting from 2027 to promote the development of more local processing industries. As Africa's largest lithium producer, Zimbabwe's lithium resources are primarily used in batteries that power renewable energy technologies. In 2022, Zimbabwe banned the export of lithium ore and has been encouraging miners to increase domestic processing. Currently, most of Zimbabwe's lithium mining companies are from China, and they previously mainly exported lithium concentrates to China for further processing. Chitando stated that currently, Bikita Minerals (owned by China's Sinomine Resource Group) and Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (owned by Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt) are actively developing lithium sulfate plants. Lithium sulfate is an important intermediate product that can be further refined into battery-grade materials, such as lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate, for battery manufacturing. He pointed out, "As the country's relevant capacity gradually improves, we will completely ban the export of lithium concentrates starting from January 2027." In 2023, Zimbabwe required lithium mining companies to submit plans for building local refineries by March 2024, but this requirement was adjusted due to the sharp decline in metal prices. Sinomine Resource Group and Huayou Cobalt are part of a group of Chinese companies. Since 2021, companies including Chengxin Lithium Group, Yahua Group, and Canmax have invested over $1 billion in total to acquire and develop lithium projects in Zimbabwe. Source: mining.com [Volt Lithium to Deploy Mobile Direct Lithium Extraction Unit in Bakken Region, North Dakota] Volt Lithium Group, soon to be renamed LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners, announced that its proprietary mobile direct lithium extraction ("DLE") unit will undergo final assembly and deployment in the Bakken region of North Dakota, with plans to be put into use in the second half of June 2025. This initiative, in collaboration with Wellspring Hydro ("Wellspring"), has received a total of $2.5 million in funding support from the North Dakota Industrial Commission's Clean and Sustainable Energy Authority and Renewable Energy Program. "Wellspring and the North Dakota government are very excited to commence on-site operations with Volt in North Dakota in the second half of June," commented Mark Watson, President and CEO of Wellspring. "Volt is the only DLE company funded in North Dakota to date," added Mr. Watson. "Based on Volt's successful lithium extraction results at its Calgary R&D facility, both parties are confident in the success of Volt's proprietary lithium extraction unit on-site." The upcoming renaming to LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners reflects the company's strategy of continuing to collaborate with major oilfield infrastructure players in the US, aiming to extract valuable lithium, a critical mineral, from the large volumes of produced water associated with oil and gas production. Key Highlights: Proprietary technology and processes adapt to diverse brine chemistries, facilitating Volt's expansion in the Bakken region of North Dakota. Strategically located in two major oil-producing basins in North America (Permian and Bakken). Permian Potential: Up to 170,000 mt LCE per year. Bakken Potential: Up to 50,000 mt LCE per year, with lithium concentrations nearly three times those of the Permian. Actively building lithium chloride inventory and converting it into high-purity lithium carbonate for potential buyers. Within six months of initial deployment, deployed, expanded, and optimized the largest operational DLE system in North America (over 10,000 barrels per day). Source: junior mining network [Q2 Metals Announces Final Analysis Results of 2025 Winter Drilling Program and Initiates Work on Exploration Targets for the Cisco Lithium Project] Q2 Metals is pleased to announce the remaining analysis results of the 2025 Winter Drilling Program (the "2025 Winter Program") for its Cisco Lithium Project (the "Project" or "Cisco Project") located within the traditional territory of Nemaska in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. During the 2025 Winter Program, the Company drilled a total of 14 holes for 6,980 meters, and the analysis results reported herein cover 4,409 meters of drilling data from the last 10 holes. "We are extremely pleased with the final results from these widely spaced holes. Not only did they intercept significant widths and grades, but they also provided us with critical information that will guide subsequent drilling activities. The Cisco Project continues to demonstrate immense potential and is emerging as a significant discovery within one of the world's top mining jurisdictions," said Alicia Milne, CEO and President of Q2 Metals. "We look forward to commencing work on exploration targets, which will provide initial guidance on the potential size, grade range, and relative position of the Cisco Project compared to other major hard-rock lithium projects." "Q2 is in for a busy summer at the Cisco Project. Currently, our team is on-site conducting geological mapping and sampling work, with the first hole expected to commence next week," said Neil McCallum, Vice President of Exploration for Q2 Metals. "The information we have gathered through multiple drilling campaigns is currently under review by BBA Engineering, which is developing an exploration target aimed at quantifying the potential of the main mineralized zones at the Cisco Project. Additionally, three composite samples are undergoing testing by SGS to understand the potential for heavy liquid separation processing capabilities." Hole CS25-028 tested the eastern part of the main mineralized zone and provided additional data for this area. Combined with other drillholes previously drilled in the east, the mineralized zone in this area remains open to the east. Drillhole CS25-030 targeted the deep part of the northern extension of the main mineralized zone, and the results indicate that the mineralized zone is also open in this direction. Drillhole CS25-036 was terminated prematurely before the suspension of the current year's goose hunting season, failing to reach the planned final depth. Nevertheless, the objectives of the drillhole were achieved, intercepting multiple wide pegmatite intervals, which will help determine the geometry of the pegmatite and provide guidance for scale-defining drilling. The drillhole will be restarted during the 2025 summer drilling campaign. Drillholes CS25-029, 031, and 033 targeted the southern extension of the main mineralized zone. Due to a drillhole spacing of 200 meters and a limited number of drillholes on each profile line, pegmatite intervals wider than 100 meters were not intercepted. Although wide pegmatite intervals are expected in this area, further testing is required. It is noteworthy that the pegmatite intervals in the southern drillholes are deeper, and further work will be conducted in this area during the 2025 summer exploration season to test the potential location of the pegmatite plunging to the west. Overall, the main mineralized zone remains open to the south. Drillholes CS25-032, 034, 035, and 037 were used to define the subsurface expression of prominent mineralized carbon dioxide veins. There are still multiple potential directions in this area that have not been tested, requiring further follow-up. Source: junior mining network

Recent drilling results have revealed that both the Pinheiro and Reservatório ore bodies exceed expectations in terms of lithium grade and resource volume. The company has completed over 80% of its drilling program, with preliminary assay data indicating high-grade spodumene mineralization at depth, which could significantly enhance the project's overall resource base. Industry analysts suggest this discovery may increase total resources by 15-20%, while the high-grade zones could reduce initial ore processing costs and improve cash flow.

[Bolivian Court Suspends China-Russia Lithium Deal] The Bolivian court has suspended two lithium ore mining contracts signed with CBC Consortium (including CATL), a Chinese enterprise, and Uranium One Group, a Russian enterprise, involving an amount exceeding $2 billion. These contracts were aimed at developing lithium extraction facilities in the Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia, one of the world's largest lithium reserve areas. The suspension order was issued by a local court in response to complaints from indigenous groups that the projects violated environmental rights and were undertaken without formal consultation. Currently, the projects have not yet received legislative approval, but preliminary activities have already commenced. The Bolivian government stated that it has not yet received formal notification, and the relevant legislative process will continue to move forward.

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