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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which produces more than 70% of the world’s cobalt, has declared its intention to seek a higher international price for the critical mineral, arguing that undervaluation is hurting its ambitions...

As the global diamond industry navigates a downturn marked by falling demand and rising competition from lab-grown stones, Botswana is making bold moves to secure its stake in the diamond value chain. The country has declared...

Global coal demand is expected to remain relatively stable over the next two years, despite notable shifts in major markets during the first half of 2025, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Coal Mid-Year...

Zimbabwe recorded a 27% increase in mineral export volumes during the first half of 2025, but total earnings fell short of last year’s levels due to tumbling global prices for key minerals, according to the Minerals...

Chinese investors operating in Zimbabwe’s mining sector are blaming red tape and bureaucratic delays for some of the violations that have drawn sharp criticism from the government. By Ryan Chigoche They argue that, in many cases, delays in...

Bikita Minerals has announced plans to establish a US$400 million smelting facility—a move that signals the company’s firm commitment to deepening local beneficiation and capturing greater economic value from the country's vast lithium and rare mineral...

Global gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a major resurgence in the first half of 2025, attracting US$38 billion in inflows—the strongest performance for a half-year period since 2020. By Ryan Chigoche The surge, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions...

Global copper mine output is set to grow steadily over the next decade, according to Fitch Solutions’ BMI, which forecasts an average annual growth rate of 2.9% through to 2033, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo Mapuranga However,...

In a rare display of corporate social responsibility that goes beyond boardroom promises, Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) hosted a Chinese medical team on July 10, 2025, offering free consultations and treatment to more than 400 people...

Zimbabwe’s mining sector continued to anchor the economy in May 2025, propelling the country’s total merchandise exports to a six-month high of USD 727.3 million, a 9.6% rise from USD 663.8 million in April, according to...

According to the World Gold Council, as highlighted in the newly released In Gold We Trust Report 2025, global demand for gold bars and coins rose significantly in the first quarter of 2025. Total demand increased...

Bikita Minerals is set to host a Free Medical Consultation and Treatment Session in collaboration with the Chinese 22nd Medical Team, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo Mapuranga The two-day health outreach will take place on July 1–2,...