Policy consistency key for industrial growth: Zimplats CEO
This coupled with an increase in backdated taxes typically covering the 2019 to 2022 period concerning VAT is mounting increasing operational pressure on local businesses.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 26, 2026
Zimplats ramps up solar investment to cut power risks
The latest outlay reflects an increase from the half-year ended December 31, 2025, when the miner reported cumulative capital expenditure of US$24 million on the solar project.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 4, 2026
Zim owes Zimplats US$78m in unpaid export earnings
Under the country's export retention policy, exporters must surrender 30% of their foreign currency earnings to authorities in exchange for ZiG, at the prevailing interbank rate.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 6, 2026
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Zimplats invests US$29m as major projects advance
Zimplats said studies to assess the viability of pillar reclamation mining at Mupfuti will be conducted this year, followed by a trial should the studies prove successful.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
Zimplats spends US$35m in capex
The difference between the two periods is at least US$35 million, as in quarter ended December 31 2024 had no capex into Bimha Mine.
By Business Reporter
Feb. 3, 2025
Zimplats takes massive 96% hit to profit after tax in FY24
During the period under review, global commodity prices declined owing to geopolitics and a slowdown in China’s economy.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 26, 2024
Zimplats spends US$789 million on projects
6E metal in final product improved by 12% year-on-year and was 1% higher than the prior quarter.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 2, 2024
Zimplats loses US$114m following Mtasa resignation debacle
Mtasa was the long-time head of the State-owned entity, TelOne.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 23, 2024
Zimplats invests US$516m on capital projects
Transfers from closing stocks to operating costs amounted to US$0,9m during the period, a decrease of 67% in line with inventory movement in the value chain.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Nov. 2, 2023
