ZIMBABWE recorded a major leap in gold deliveries in April this year, with nearly four tonnes of the yellow metal delivered to Fidelity Gold Refinery, signalling renewed energy in the mining sector, largely driven by small-scale miners.
The spike was a key highlight at a gold mobilisation workshop held last week, where industry players, government officials and stakeholders convened to assess progress and align on strategies to boost gold output even further.
Speaking at the workshop, Fidelity Refinery general manager Peter Magaramombe revealed the remarkable growth in deliveries compared to the previous month.
“I can confirm that for April, gold deliveries reached over 3,8 tonnes, up from about 2,3 tonnes in March. That is a 63% jump. It shows that miners are responding positively to favourable global prices and the incentive structures we’ve put in place,” he said.
Small-scale miners were responsible for the bulk of the deliveries, once again proving to be the backbone of Zimbabwe’s gold sector.
Zimbabwe Miners Federation chief executive Wellington Takavarasha credited the growth to ongoing government initiatives in support of the sector.
“A lot of incentives have been unveiled to spur gold production. With continued support and confidence-building measures, we expect this upward trend to continue throughout the year,” he said.
The bullish outlook for gold was echoed by Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to hitting the national gold delivery target of 40 tonnes in 2025.
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“Good global prices have given us the momentum. But beyond that, we are creating an environment that supports sustained growth in gold mining. We are deploying mobilisation teams to engage miners directly and resolve challenges on the ground,” Chitando said.
The workshop served as a strategic review platform, bringing together key players to examine operational efficiencies, address production bottlenecks and discuss pathways to scale the sector’s output.
With Zimbabwe positioning itself as a major player on Africa’s gold market, the April figures offer more than just short-term success — they mark a critical step towards long-term economic gains.
As small-scale miners continue to deliver, confidence in the gold sector is rising, driven by policy consistency, attractive incentives and stronger linkages between government and grassroots operations.
