Gwanda Lithium
GwandaLith
The site of the Gwanda Lithium Project was originally an abandoned tin mine. In 2021, substantial spodumene lithium deposits were discovered at the location, prompting renewed interest in its potential. This discovery led to the transformation of the site into a lithium mining operation. The project officially commenced operations in 2022
Zimbabwe
Matebeleland South
2022
Annual Production
| Year | Status | Bauxite | Copper | Cobalt | Lithium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | operational | - | - | - | - | - |
Mining Details
Gwanda Lithium Project is situated in the Mandihongola area of Matabeleland South Province, approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Kafusi Growth Point, within the Gwanda District. The project is operated by Dinson Mining Investments, a subsidiary of the Chinese conglomerate Tsingshan Holdings Group
Ownership
Deposit Size
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ND
Project Impacts
Social Impacts
Community leaders from Ward 11 in the Mandihongola
ongoingMeaning: Community leaders from Ward 11 in the Mandihongola
Community leaders from Ward 11 in the Mandihongola area of Gwanda have raised concerns about the operations of the Gwanda Lithium Mine, which they say have contaminated their water sources and contributed to air pollution.
In letter from Environmental Management Authority
ongoingMeaning: In letter from Environmental Management Authority
In letter from Environmenta Management Authority the company was instructed to undertake consultations with custodians of the graves within the mine site. This was after the EIA Report done by the company had been submitted for approval to EMA without information on how the graves would be dealt with. Albeit concerned families could not be interviewed, what is fundamental is that the lithium company had neglected to deal with graves within the mine in its EIA Report. Failure to provide sufficient information and failure to consult custodians of the graves could result in conflicts after mining operations commenced.
Environmental Impacts
Dust and noise pollution from heavy truck traffic.
ongoingMeaning: Dust and noise pollution from heavy truck traffic
dust and noise pollution from heavy truck traffic, depletion of water sources due to deep borehole drilling,
Project Impacts
Social Impacts
| Name | Meaning | Year | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community leaders from Ward 11 in the Mandihongola | Community leaders from Ward 11 in the Mandihongola | 2025 | ongoing | Community leaders from Ward 11 in the Mandihongola area of Gwanda have raised concerns about the operations of the Gwanda Lithium Mine, which they say have contaminated their water sources and contributed to air pollution. |
| In letter from Environmental Management Authority | In letter from Environmental Management Authority | 2025 | ongoing | In letter from Environmenta Management Authority the company was instructed to undertake consultations with custodians of the graves within the mine site. This was after the EIA Report done by the company had been submitted for approval to EMA without information on how the graves would be dealt with. Albeit concerned families could not be interviewed, what is fundamental is that the lithium company had neglected to deal with graves within the mine in its EIA Report. Failure to provide sufficient information and failure to consult custodians of the graves could result in conflicts after mining operations commenced. |
Environmental Impacts
| Name | Meaning | Year | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust and noise pollution from heavy truck traffic. | Dust and noise pollution from heavy truck traffic | 2024 | ongoing | dust and noise pollution from heavy truck traffic, depletion of water sources due to deep borehole drilling, |
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Gwanda villagers cry foul: Mine polluting water, ruining lives
Community leaders from Ward 11 in the Mandihongola area of Gwanda have raised concerns about the operations of the Gwanda Lithium Mine, which they say have contaminated their water sources and contributed to air pollution.