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Zimbabwe’s mining sector posted a robust performance in the first six months of 2025, with export earnings climbing to US$2.81 billion, up from US$2.03 billion in the same period last year, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Ryan...

National Cranes and Equipment (NCE), Zimbabwe’s premier lifting and earth-moving solutions provider, has once again redefined the country’s heavy machinery landscape with the acquisition of a 650-tonne crane, the largest in Zimbabwe and among the top...

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a sweeping US$1 billion funding plan to accelerate domestic mining, processing, and manufacturing of critical minerals. The move comes just days after China intensified restrictions on exports of rare...

Zimbabwe’s mining sector isn’t just about mineral extraction—it’s the backbone of national economic growth. From robust geological potential to cutting-edge regulatory support, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is paving the way for informed, responsible,...

China has begun restricting exports of critical minerals to Western defence industries, a move that’s already causing production delays and driving up global prices, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week. By Ryan Chigoche The new controls,...

Zimbabwe’s mining sector has long been the economy’s backbone, contributing nearly 15% of GDP, over 70% of export earnings, and anchoring the country's foreign currency stability. Yet, despite this undeniable importance, the Ministry of Mines and...

AIM-listed mining and exploration junior, Premier African Minerals Limited, has announced the commencement of the second phase of test runs at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Fort Rixon, scheduled to begin today, as the...

In a major move to unlock Zimbabwe’s vast mineral potential, the country is set to undertake a comprehensive nationwide geomagnetic airborne geophysical survey aimed at significantly enhancing understanding of its mineral resource base, Mining Zimbabwe can...

Zimbabwe’s mining industry is expected to grow by 5.9% in 2026, supported by firm global gold prices and strong performance in key mineral sub-sectors such as iron and steel, coal, and chrome, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By...

Anglo American’s South African iron ore arm, Kumba Iron Ore, says rail disruptions that have plagued mineral exports for over a year are now stabilising — but experts caution that Southern Africa’s broader rail network remains...

With just 29 days to go, Zimbabwe’s mining surveyors are preparing for what promises to be more than just an annual gathering. This year marks four decades of professional excellence, data integrity, and technical backbone in...

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...