De-dollarisation fears threaten US$300m mining investment
A record 80% of mining executives expect access to foreign currency to deteriorate in 2026, with the outlook index for forex availability plunging to -31, its lowest level on record.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 28, 2025
Zimbabwe’s mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark
“In the outlook, the mining sector is expected to grow by 5,6% this year, on the basis of new and ongoing special projects in the gold and coal sectors,” Kwesu said.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Jotham Gutsa
Nov. 23, 2025
Jittery mining sector faces fresh troubles
Zimbabwe’s miners are also burdened by high production costs, steep fees and what they describe as “unsustainable royalties and taxes”.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 1, 2025
Mines and RBZ in crunch talks over forex retention
The industry is forecasting worsening access to foreign currency this year, under the prevailing policy.
By Freeman Makopa
Jul. 25, 2025
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Volatile economy distorts Zim’s GDP
It appeared the manufacturing sector has been gaining traction, overtaking mining as the biggest contributor to the country’s GDP during the period under review.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 29, 2025
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
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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
