Zimbabwean authorities count on cooperation with Russia in the field of diamond mining and processing. Also, the country’s interests include the development of cooperation with Moscow in the field of lithium mining. opens Words of RIA Novosti, Spokesperson of the ruling party ZANU-PF Christopher Mutswangvi.
“Zimbabwe is currently the fourth largest diamond miner in the world. We’re working with Alrosa, they’re engaged in exploration. We are committed to continuing to work with Russian companies involved in the extraction and processing of diamonds. This industry is very well developed in Russia. Another area is lithium mining, Mutswangwa said.
According to him, Zimbabwe has sufficient resource base to increase the volume of lithium production in the country. This will allow the African state to transition from hydrocarbon fuel to electric transport.
“Zimbabwe is one of the five countries with the largest lithium deposits. And the gradual transition from hydrocarbon fuel to electric transport will allow us to improve cooperation with Russia, the largest player in the world’s energy sector.”
January 5 State Corporation Roscosmos reported about the start of cooperation with the Republic of Zimbabwe on the creation and launch of small satellites. It was about plans to create devices for education and communication purposes.