{"id":86314,"date":"2026-04-09T14:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=86314"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:34:11","slug":"africas-lithium-pipeline-gains-momentum-as-global-supply-deficits-loom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/africas-lithium-pipeline-gains-momentum-as-global-supply-deficits-loom\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s Lithium Pipeline Gains Momentum as Global Supply Deficits Loom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The upcoming African Mining Week 2026 \u2013 taking place from October 14-16 in Cape Town \u2013 will connect global investors with prospects within the lithium industry amidst an anticipated resource supply deficit by 2028<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global battery supply chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent forecast by Wood Mackenzie projects that global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tons by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition scenario. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This surge is expected to place significant pressure on supply, with deficits emerging as early as 2028. Without substantial new investments, existing lithium projects will struggle to meet demand beyond the mid-2030s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Against this backdrop, Africa\u2019s growing pipeline of greenfield and development-stage lithium projects positions the continent as an increasingly important contributor to global supply security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, Africa ranked as the largest source of new lithium supply globally, with new output from the region exceeding that of the rest of the world combined. This milestone underscores the continent\u2019s potential to scale production and strengthen its role in the global battery minerals market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerging Lithium Producers Strengthen Africa\u2019s Supply Pipeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even under a slower energy transition scenario, Wood Mackenzie projects that lithium markets will remain adequately supplied until 2037, before entering deficit. This outlook reinforces Africa\u2019s strategic role as new projects across Mali, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Namibia advance toward production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Zijin Mining, AVZ Minerals and KoBold Metals are expected to begin operations at the Manono lithium project in mid-to-late 2026, marking the country\u2019s first lithium output. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranked among the world\u2019s largest hard-rock lithium deposits, Manono is expected to begin exports shortly after commissioning, diversifying DRC\u2019s mineral output while strengthening the continent`s contribution to the global electric vehicles and battery supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mali Emerges as a Regional Lithium Hub<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mali is also rapidly positioning itself as a key lithium producer. The Bougouni Lithium Project, commissioned in 2025, currently produces approximately 125,000 tons per annum of concentrate, with Phase Two expansion plans underway that could nearly double production capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the Goulamina Lithium Project, one of the largest spodumene deposits globally, is producing around 506,000 tons of spodumene concentrate annually, with expansion plans targeting one million tons per year. Together, these projects are expected to significantly strengthen Mali and Africa\u2019s position within the global lithium market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghana and Zimbabwe Expand Lithium Production and Value Addition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Ghana, the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, developed by Atlantic Lithium, is set to become the country\u2019s first lithium-producing mine, with production targeted for late 2027. The project is expected to produce 3.58 million tons of spodumene concentrate grading 6% and 5.5%, alongside approximately 4.7 million tons of secondary product, further strengthening Africa\u2019s contribution to global lithium supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe \u2013 currently Africa\u2019s largest lithium producer \u2013 is accelerating efforts to move up the value chain. Government policies restricting the export of raw lithium are encouraging investment in local processing and beneficiation facilities, supporting the production of higher-value lithium products and positioning the country as a key supplier to the global battery materials market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investment Momentum Builds Ahead of African Mining Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated $276 billion in new investment required to avoid the forecast supply deficits beginning in 2028, Africa\u2019s lithium-rich countries are well positioned to attract the capital needed to expand production and downstream processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this context, African Mining Week 2026 \u2013 scheduled for October 14\u201316 in Cape Town \u2013 will serve as a key platform for global investors, project developers and policymakers to engage on opportunities within Africa\u2019s lithium sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the continent\u2019s premier mining investment event, the conference will feature high-level discussions, project showcases and strategic networking sessions aimed at accelerating partnerships across the lithium value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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