DRC: Congo Begins First-Ever Lithium Exports to China, Unlocking the World’s Largest Undeveloped Hard-Rock Reserves

Jul 18, 2026 | Awogbemila Temitope
Business Insider
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A new report has revealed that China's mining company, Zijin has started exporting lithium concentrate from its Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The shipments mark the first time the African country has exported lithium.