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Belarus mining firm, govt at loggerheads

The mining firm’s operations have, however, divided the government, with some Cabinet ministers pushing authorities to act on to act on environmental concerns  being raised by the communities.
By Freeman Makopa and Tinashe Makichi Nov. 10, 2023

Fresh push to dissolve ZMDC

The state-owned mining investment arm has been pursuing partial privatisation of all its mining assets as part of its latest strategy to maximise value.
By Tinashe Makichi Oct. 27, 2023

Zida approves 4 PPPs in Q2

Flowtite was, however, permitted to come into the country and invest as a general investor without partnering Zinwa.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 17, 2023

Community trust demands dissolution of ZCDC board

KMH snapped 50% shareholding in the platinum firm after Russian headquartered Vi Holding NV exited the firm last year.
By Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 17, 2023

Reflecting on the export ban for raw lithium

The government does not consider concentrates as raw or unprocessed lithium.
By Victor Bhoroma Jan. 27, 2023

Lithium heist in Mberengwa ... as Kuvimba ‘loots’ villagers ore without paying

Mines deputy minister Polite Kambamura was deployed to meet artisanal miners while assessing the situation on the ground.
By Sydney Kawadza Jan. 27, 2023

Govt blocks small-scale miners from lithium fields

The government believes Zimbabwe has the potential to account for 20% of global lithium demand when all known lithium resources are exploited.
By Sydney Kawadza Nov. 11, 2022

Fortune seekers descend on Mberengwa in lithium rush... Police issue four-day ultimatum for miners to vacate the area

Zimbabwe is the world’s fifth largest lithium producer. Its lithium output has risen steadily in recent years, producing 1 200 metric tonnes of the metal in 2021.
By Sydney Kawadza Nov. 4, 2022