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Despite the surging global demand for critical minerals spurred by the green energy revolution, Zimbabwe continues to lag behind regional counterparts in deploying modern geological mapping systems essential for investment attraction. By Rudairo Mapuranga In stark contrast, neighbouring...

In the fierce rivalry between two of the world's biggest superpowers, the next battleground isn’t land, oil, or even cyberspace — it’s the critical minerals hidden beneath our feet and scattered across the ocean floor. As...

The Mineral Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) has introduced drone technology as part of a broader crackdown on rampant mineral smuggling that continues to drain the country of critical export revenues. By Ryan Chigoche The State-owned entity says...

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is today officially commissioning the first phase of Zimplats’ 35MW solar power project in Selous, a landmark development that is being celebrated as one of Zimbabwe’s most significant energy achievements in recent...

On September 16, 1994, a quiet morning at Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, turned into one of the most perplexing and profound moments in modern history. Over sixty schoolchildren reported seeing a strange craft descend from...

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...

Premier African Minerals has issued over 1.6 billion new ordinary shares to settle accrued interest on a director’s loan, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo Mapuranga The issuance of the shares comes at a time when the company’s...

Unki Mine reported a 2% decline in platinum group metals (PGM) production for the second quarter ended June 2025, producing 53,800 ounces. By Ryan Chigoche The dip was largely attributed to an anticipated lower built-up head grade and...

Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Midlands Province Chairman, Makumba Nyenje, has raised a red flag over the proposed Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, warning that while it makes progress in recognising small-scale mining, it still fails to...

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...

In 2025, Artisanal and Small-scale miners (ASM) continue to play a vital role in global mineral production. While still frowned upon, the sector plays a critical role producing 60% of the total gold output in countries...

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...