Zimbabwe's mines ministry announced an immediate suspension of all exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates due to ongoing improper conduct discovered during the export process. The ban applies to all minerals currently in transit and is emphasized as being in the national interest.This morning (26th), the main contract for lithium carbonate in mainland China approached the day limit, spiking over 11%. Hong Kong lithium mining stocks also escalated. Related NewsJPM Favors CHALCO/ CHINAHONGQIAO, Envisions Coal, Aluminum to Shine in Short TermTIANQI LITHIUM (09696.HK) -0.280 (-0.646%) Short selling $28.00M; Ratio 25.628% leaped 4.04% to last at $49.42, with a trading volume of 2.3252 million shares, involving $117 million. GANFENGLITHIUM (01772.HK) -0.150 (-0.254%) Short selling $82.41M; Ratio 23.310% last printed at $69.7, mounting 3.26%, with 4.9326 million shares traded, involving $346 million.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-03-06 16:25.)