Bikita, Masvingo District, Zimbabwe

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Pegmatite rich in lithium, tin and caesium, 40 miles E of Fort Victoria.

Total ore reserve claimed at over 11MT, in production for over 60 years, producing and marketing over 60,000 tonnes of Li and Cs ore per year. (Ref: private communication from CEO of Bikita Minerals, 3rd April 2007 - J. Ralph)

The largest Petalite deposit in the world.

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42 entries listed. 24 valid minerals. 1 type locality (valid mineral).

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Zimbabwe
Masvingo District Bikita Al Hayat claim
Chikwanda
Mdara Mine
Nolan property

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