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Zimbabwe's ambitious Manhize Iron and Steel Plant in Mvuma, owned by China’s Dinson Iron and Steel Company, is drawing scrutiny for its environmental impact. While the $1.5 billion project, which aims to produce 1.2 million tonnes...

Gold prices are on a meteoric rise, fueled by escalating global trade tensions and inflation concerns. As of today, the international price of gold stands at US$93.85 per gram, with analysts predicting that the precious metal...

Gold prices surged to a record high of $2,933 per ounce on February 11, 2025, up from $2,917.90 the previous day, driven by escalating trade tensions under the U.S. President’s new tariff policies.By Ryan ChigocheThe surge...

The mining sector in Zimbabwe is pivotal to the nation’s economic growth, contributing 70 percentage to the GDP and providing employment for thousands. However, despite this wealth, the country continues to lag behind when it comes...

Kuvimba Mining House is set to finalize an agreement this month with two prominent Chinese companies, continuing its commitment to a $270 million lithium project despite recent price downturns, according to CEO Trevor Barnard.The company remains...

After years of remarkable growth, 2024 was a disappointing year for the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, leading to a significant slowdown in global lithium demand.By Rudairo MapurangaHowever, projections for 2025 suggest a recovery is on...

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has announced plans to engage with the government to address the conduct of foreign miners, particularly regarding the ongoing abuse faced by local miners, especially within the small-scale mining sector.By Ryan...

The Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) Board has announced the appointment of Dr. Nomusa Jane Moyo as the Corporation’s new General Manager, effective immediately.MMCZ Board Chairman, Mr. Jemister Chininga, highlighted that Dr. Moyo, who has...

According to Adamas Intelligence, a Canada-based critical minerals and metals consultancy firm, demand for lithium is set to surge by 26% in 2025, driven by an anticipated rise in demand in the EV market from this...

In recent weeks, anti-Chinese sentiment has been on the rise across several African nations, with protests and violent incidents reported.By Ryan ChigocheIn the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), locals have targeted Chinese nationals in response to...

A Congolese court has sentenced three Chinese citizens to seven years in prison after finding them guilty of illegal activities linked to the artisanal mining sector. The defendants, arrested with gold bars and $400,000 in cash,...

Three years after the government of Zimbabwe imposed a ban on chrome ore exports, Tharisa’s Salene Chrome project in Mhondoro Ngezi remains under care and maintenance, Mining Zimbabwe can report.By Rudairo MapurangaThis continued inactivity has raised...