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The Factory That Nobody Will Replace

Long-term capital formation remains the decisive variable. Large-scale mining requires stable exchange rate policy, predictable foreign currency retention thresholds and enforceable contract framework

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World
Silver linings: Mining opportunities for Africa in an unstable world

Baskaran also pointed out the need for African countries to integrate for more efficient development.  “Everyone talks about local beneficiation,” she said. “But not every country can build a refinery

Feb 10, 2026
Zimbabwe
Large scale miners will not benefit from strong gold prices: Explainer

A more sustainable approach would rebalance incentives rather than concentrating extraction on the easiest-to-tax players. That could include a more uniform royalty architecture with modest differenti

Jan 27, 2026
World
Gold at US$5,000: Windfall or Stress Test for Zimbabwe’s Mining Model?

From a production perspective, the ambition to move from 36.7 tonnes toward 50 tonnes is achievable but not guaranteed. Artisanal miners can scale volumes quickly, but at rising environmental and soci

Jan 26, 2026
World
Zambia’s Currency Resilience Tested as Government Expands Foreign Access to Local Bonds

Copper's role in the economy can't be overstated. As a globally traded commodity, it anchors foreign exchange inflows and supports investor confidence. However, heavy reliance on a single commodity in

Jan 22, 2026
Zimbabwe
ZSE Changes its Index Composition; Here is What You Need to Know

The shift reflects on the market’s growing tilt toward property-backed and yield-oriented instruments at the expense of operating businesses. This transition highlights how inflation stability and tig

Jan 21, 2026
Mining
Will PGMs Breathe Life Into Karo’s Project?

The price of platinum group metals (PGMs) has been on a downward trend over the past 2 years, putting pressure on mining companies such as Zimplats and Mimosa and even those in development phase such

Jan 22, 2024
Zimbabwe
Tongaat Hulett charts new path

The impending sale of Tongaat Hulett, a prominent sugar conglomerate, has garnered significant attention as the company continues to grapple with a debt burden of approximately R7 billion. Under busin

Nov 06, 2023

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Anglo American Seals Teck Resources Merger Deal, Net Debt Falls

Anglo American marked 2025 as a transformational year by advancing its portfolio simplification and securing a landmark merger agreement with Teck Resources to create Anglo Teck, a global critical min

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Caledonia Secures Bank Backing for Bilboes as Production Base Strengthens Amid Gold Bull Run

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has appointed Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank as co-lead arrangers for an interim funding facility of up to US$150 million, marking a significant step in the financ

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Tongaat Crisis Update: IDC Declines to Commit to More Funding Amid Liquidation Threat

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says that it is not in a position to commit to additional financial support for the embattled sugar conglomerate Tongaat Hulett at this juncture. This fol

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The Factory That Nobody Will Replace

Long-term capital formation remains the decisive variable. Large-scale mining requires stable exchange rate policy, predictable foreign currency retention thresholds and enforceable contract framework

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Gold’s Structural Inflection: Scale, Seasonality and the Policy Imperative

Long-term capital formation remains the decisive variable. Large-scale mining requires stable exchange rate policy, predictable foreign currency retention thresholds and enforceable contract framework

Feb 20, 2026

Why Zimbabwe's Gold Output Dipped in January 2026

Zimbabwe's gold sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy and its primary foreign exchange earner, experienced a notable dip in output during January 2026, signalling a subdued start to what is an

Feb 20, 2026

What Has Sugar Tax Delivered So Far? Government Reveals Key Outcomes

Zimbabwe has delivered two cancer treatment machines at its main referral hospitals, marking a significant advancement in public oncology services. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care

Feb 20, 2026

Is Zimbabwe's Gold-Backed Currency Finally Breaking the Curse of Volatility?

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the local currency unit, traded at approximately 25.57 against the US dollar on February 20, 2026, reflecting a marginal depreciation from 25.56 the previous week but maintai

Feb 20, 2026