Mutoko Lithium Processing Plant Complete

When production starts, the plant is expected to produce 300 tonnes of spodumene and lepidolite concentrate a day. - File picture.

Victor Maphosa-Mashonaland East Bureau

The lithium processing plant built by Rwizi Rukuru about 4km from Mutoko centre is now complete, with the Chinese company now conducting a test run to pave way for full-throttle production at Mashonaland East’s third lithium processing plant. When production starts, the plant is expected to produce 300 tonnes of spodumene and lepidolite concentrate a day. Spodumene is an important lithium mineral commonly used in the production of ceramics, tiles and glass while Lepidolite is an important source of lithium and is mainly used as a source of the element in rechargeable batteries, mobile phones and aircraft parts. Speaking in Mutoko recently, Rwizi Rukuru’s general manager Ms Priviledge Mubaira, said they will start production soon. ReadMore