Mining

Opinion

Africa’s Resource Reckoning: How Mali Is Reshaping Mining Power in 2026

Gold production is expected to recover gradually. Under favourable conditions, output could return to roughly sixty-five to seventy tonnes per year by 2027. Whether this occurs will depend on regulato

Jan 23, 2026
World
From Lithium to Copper; Prospect Resources’ Pivot from Zimbabwe to Zambia Signals Strategic Bet on Future Metals

ith lithium in the rear-view mirror, Prospect is now banking on copper a metal equally critical in the green energy and digital revolutions. Its Mumbezhi Copper Project, located in Zambia’s Central Pr

 Jan 16, 2026
Zimbabwe
Record foreign receipts; where is the money coming from?

To speak more into the 15-year trend, the period between 2009–2012 saw a post-dollarisation rebound, with prices and trade stabilizing. The agriculture sector commenced a partially recovery while mini

 Jan 15, 2026
Zimbabwe
What to read from Caledonia Mining’s latest numbers

Once Caledonia Mining Corporation starts to produce at the anticipated levels, it becomes a billion-dollar company demanding a huge realignment in its market valuation. The status will place it in th

 Jan 14, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe to Start Producing Lithium Sulphate in 2026

Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, is set to enter the global lithium sulphate market with the first production from the newly completed US$400 million plant at Prospect Lithium Mine in Goro

 Oct 21, 2025
South Africa
Ben Magara Takes the Helm at Exxaro: Steering Towards a Sustainable Future

Magara is a qualified Mining Engineer with over 35 years of experience across Africa's mining landscape. His early career saw him cutting his teeth in Zimbabwe's rich mining sector before making his m

 Mar 14, 2025
Companies
Dokwe Gold Project Sees 9% Increase in Gold Inventory

UK-based miner Ariana Resources, a company that focuses on exploring and developing mineral resources, particularly gold , has reported a 9% increase in gold inventory at the Dokwe Gold Project in Zim

 Mar 10, 2025
Zimplats’s Production Plummets ,but Firm Prices Boost Profitability

Zimbabwe's largest corporate entity, Zimbabwe Platinum (Zimplats), a subsidiary of Impala Platinum, has reported a 15% decrease in 6E (platinum group metals) production, amounting to 279,890 ounces fo

Feb 27, 2025
Implats Production Dips 4%, Earnings Forecast Reduced

mpala Platinum Holdings (Implats) Limited, a leading South African  platinum group metals (PGM) producer, has recorded a 4% decline to 1.82 million 6E ounces for the half year to full year 2025 ended

Feb 11, 2025
Zimplats Mining Volumes Decline 7% Amid Power Outages and Machinery Issues

Zimbabwe's largest corporate entity, Zimbabwe Platinum (Zimplats), has recorded a 7%  decline in mined volumes in the half year to full year 2025 from 1 915 000 tonnes in 2023 according to the group’s

Feb 06, 2025
Trade Deficit Surges Over Threefold to $196.9 Million

Zimbabwe's trade deficit has surged significantly to US$196 million, representing a 318.2% increase from $46.9 million in November 2024, which was the lowest deficit since November 2021. Gold exports

Jan 29, 2025

Mining in Age of IT: Africa’s Wake-Up Call

The mining sector has become a cornerstone of numerous African economies, particularly as the continent, despite being the poorest globally, possesses vast untapped resources. Africa contributes less

Jan 16, 2025

28 Zimbabwe-Linked Gold Mafia Members Placed on U.S. Sanctions

The United States and United Kingdom have imposed stringent sanctions on individuals implicated in gold smuggling and money laundering operation based in Zimbabwe, effective December 9, 2024.

Dec 10, 2024

Mining Sector Sees 9% Average Growth, but Energy Deficit Deepens

The mining industry have seen a significant growth with an average of 9% per annum, mainly spared by lithium sector projects and production of iron and steel. According to GlobalData, Zimbabwe is the

Nov 22, 2024

Zimbabwe's Chrome Sector Poised for Growth Amidst Global Demand

In 2023, global chrome ore production increased by 4% year-on-year, driven by demand from Chinese smelters. Despite a slight dip in the first quarter, chrome prices are gaining momentum this year.

Aug 14, 2024

Zimplats Delivers Solid Performance Amid Challenging Conditions for Impala Platinum

Zimplats, which is 87% (June 2023) owned by Implats, increased its 6E (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and gold) matte production by 5.7% to 646,000 ounces. This solid performance was

Aug 08, 2024

BNC in Historic Zero Production Record

The question which keeps on banging in investors’ ears and the rest of shareholders is when will BNC revert to its previous years of production triumph. The production loss endured by the company list

Feb 28, 2024

ZIDA Witnesses Exponential 232.85% QoQ Investment Expansion

During this period, 81 licenses were renewed, indicating a sustained interest in the Zimbabwean investment landscape. The report also sheds light on the countries contributing the most significant inv

Feb 15, 2024

Steadfast Safety and Surging Refinement: Anglo American Platinum's Resilience in a Volatile PGM Market

The fourth quarter of 2023 was a turbulent one for the platinum group metals (pgm) market, as geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions affected the prices and availability of these precious metals

Feb 08, 2024