Govt squeezes miners for more forex

Zimbabwe’s mining industry badly needs significant capital injection, with the gold sector alone needing US$1 billion in capex, according to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ).
By Staff Writer Jun. 13, 2025

Time to finalise bill on mines and minerals

Amending the Act will guard against such malpractices; it must be expedited to promote transparency and accountability in the mining sector.
By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 30, 2025
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Refineries under threat as RBZ gulps more forex... Zim’s mining industry suffers under shocking policy overlaps

The mining industry is now paralysed by policy contradictions.
By Shame Makoshori May. 29, 2025

IPPs unveil 16 000MW power projects

These limitations have left most sectors of the economy vulnerable to loadshedding and erratic supply, despite the government’s efforts to stabilise the sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya May. 27, 2025

Editorial Comment: Mining sector job carnage only a tip of the iceberg

It was against this background that we did not find the latest report by the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) last week indicating the job carnage surprising.
By The Standard May. 25, 2025

20% of small-scale gold producers to see better returns

Currently, the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe is hosting its annual congress, which includes discussions on opportunities presented by the surging gold prices.
By Lee Musaidzi May. 22, 2025

KMH gold cluster posts record US$300m revenue on strong prices, efficient operations

He said the tailings storage facility, previously their top risk, is nearing completion by end-June.  
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 8, 2025
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US$200 million wiped off Zim mining industry... power cuts, slumping prices ravage first quarter

Kwesu urged authorities to prioritise Zimbabwe’s productive sectors — such as mining — in the distribution of available electricity.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 25, 2025

Zim gold panners tortured by Botswana soldiers

The quartet told the courts that the soldiers sprayed them with tear gas and slapped them over and over again.
By Silas Nkala Apr. 23, 2025