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Zimbabwe lithium producers call for lower taxes

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Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe is calling for lower taxes on processed lithium to develop local refining and create jobs. Its public relations manager, Patience Chizodza, says the measure would increase export earnings, according to an interview cited by Fingaz and The Financial Gazette.

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