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Understanding of lithium supply, demand and markets is essential for development of the Li supply chain in Africa. Energy security. Lithium mineral processing is highly energy intensive, and so secure energy supplies are essential for industrial engagement in the lithium supply chain.
This report reviews known resources of lithium, and engagement in the battery supply chain, across key African countries. Many African countries (most notably Zimbabwe, Namibia, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo and Mali) have lithium resources and the potential for lithium mines.
Thanks to its vast lithium reserves and increasing investments in mining and processing facilities, Africa is emerging as a key player in the global lithium supply chain. As demand for lithium skyrockets due to its critical role in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy storage, several African nations are ramping up production.
In this report, we summarise the potential for developing an integrated lithium supply chain for batteries in Africa. Lithium is a moderately abundant element in the Earth's crust, and is predominantly concentrated into three types of mineral deposit: pegmatites and granites; sedimentary deposits; and brines (Bowell et al., 2020).
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