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China Natural Resources Inc said on Tuesday it would acquire Williams Minerals, the operator of a lithium mine in Zimbabwe, amid surging demand for the metal used in batteries for electric vehicles.
The company plans to issue restricted shares and promissory notes to fund the acquisition for a maximum of $1.75 billion, with $140 million as initial payment. It may also pay some of the amount in cash.
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Williams Minerals is owned by Top Pacific Ltd and Feishang Group Ltd, the latter also being the controlling shareholder of China Natural Resources.
Africa’s lithium production is likely to soar this decade, with the bulk of that coming from Zimbabwe.