De-dollarisation fears threaten US$300m mining investment
A record 80% of mining executives expect access to foreign currency to deteriorate in 2026, with the outlook index for forex availability plunging to -31, its lowest level on record.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 28, 2025
ZSM embraces future tech with new drone training initiative
ZIMBABWE School of Mines (ZSM) is in talks with the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) to create a centre that will train students in drone piloting for geological surveying,
By Blessed Ndlovu
Nov. 26, 2025
Zimbabwe’s mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark
“In the outlook, the mining sector is expected to grow by 5,6% this year, on the basis of new and ongoing special projects in the gold and coal sectors,” Kwesu said.
By Blessed Ndlovu and JOTHAM GUTSA
Nov. 23, 2025
Zimbabwe’s mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark
“In the outlook, the mining sector is expected to grow by 5,6% this year, on the basis of new and ongoing special projects in the gold and coal sectors,” Kwesu said.
By Blessed Ndlovu and JOTHAM GUTSA
Nov. 23, 2025
Convicted miner accused of attempting to seize gold ore
The Mines ministry has confirmed to the police that the syndicate is not the owner of the disputed dump and is under investigation for falsifying survey documents.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Oct. 30, 2025
Hwange MP bemoans foreigners’ exploitation of natural resources.
THE proliferation of mines across Zimbabwe has led to exploitation of Zimbabwe’s natural resources and degradation of the environment with little to no development.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 23, 2025
Tempests loom as Mining Bill proceeds for public hearings
While there is no longer silence around the new Mines Bill, what has emerged so far is often little more than muffled signals—notes only dogs can hear.
By Robert Mukondiwa
Aug. 22, 2025
Shamva deploys US$1,5m of US$7m capex budget
SHAMVA Gold Mine has deployed over US$1,5 million of its US$7 million capital expenditure budget for the year
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Aug. 22, 2025
British miner targets high-return Zim deals
Kavango has three projects in Zimbabwe — Hillside, Nara Gold and Leopard.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Aug. 15, 2025
