Mines offload 3 500 jobs, as boom rakes US$7bln
The CoMZ’s annual report showed employment in the industry fell to 51 022 as of December 31, 2025, from 54 600 in 2024.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 26, 2026
Opencast mines take biggest knocks as fuel price surges
The surge, which has been felt worldwide, has been triggered by tensions in the Middle East — a critical source of oil for the world.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 17, 2026
AfDB predicts rich lithium pickings for Zimbabwe
The surge reflected strong demand for power-storage technologies against an outlook of constrained supply.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 18, 2026
Govt squeezes miners for more forex
Zimbabwe’s mining industry badly needs significant capital injection, with the gold sector alone needing US$1 billion in capex, according to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ).
By STAFF WRITER
Jun. 13, 2025
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Government squeezes miners for more forex
He said the 30% surrender portion continued to lose value due to disparities between the official and the parallel market exchange rate.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jun. 8, 2025
You are not yet there: Gold expert
THE gold sector in Zimbabwe is performing exceptionally well, but is that the best the country can do?
By Sydney Kawadza
May. 24, 2025
PGM producers face unsustainable tax burden as effective rate soars to 77%
For years, the platinum sector has been one of Zimbabwe’s top foreign currency earners, consistently contributing over 40% of total mining exports, second only to gold.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
May. 23, 2025
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US$200 million wiped off Zim mining industry... power cuts, slumping prices ravage first quarter
Kwesu urged authorities to prioritise Zimbabwe’s productive sectors — such as mining — in the distribution of available electricity.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 25, 2025
Mines embrace clean energy
Zimbabwe’s largest platinum producer, Zimplats is working on deploying two solar power plants with a generation capacity of 185 MWp for its mining operations.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 24, 2025
