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Lithium Smuggling Soars as Zimbabwe Fails to Curb Corruption

Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Crisis: A Hidden Trade in Plain Sight Zimbabwe is one of the world’s top producers of lithium, a critical mineral for green energy and advanced technology. However, despite its rich reserves, the country faces a growing challenge: illegal lithium exports that undermine its economic potential and regulatory framework. In 2023, Peter, a truck driver, was transporting a …

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