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World
Strategic Growth and Diversification: Sibanye's Q1 2023 Performance and Key Projects in Zimbabwe and Europe
One of the key projects that Sibanye is advancing is the Keliber lithium refinery project in Europe. The construction of the refinery commenced in March 2023, and the project is set to supply regional
May 10, 2023
World
The Rise of China's Influence in the Global Metals Market: How the Loss of Benchmark Status by the LME may impact Zimbabwe
In a major shake-up for the global metals market, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has lost its benchmark status for a part of the nickel market. According to a report by Bloomberg News, the Shanghai M
Jun 05, 2023
Zimbabwe
Global Nickel Market Faces Widening Surplus in 2024, Putting Pressure on Prices
The decline in nickel prices on the LME, which have fallen by 38% this year, underscores the challenging environment faced by nickel producers. Several factors have contributed to this situation, incl
Oct 04, 2023
Markets
De Beers' Cycle 8 Rough Diamond Sales Reflect Industry Rebalancing and Increased Marketing Investment
De Beers, a subsidiary of global mining company Anglo American, has reported a provisional figure of $200 million for the rough diamond sales value in its eighth sales cycle of 2023. This figure repre
Oct 06, 2023
Zimbabwe
September Trade Review: Gold Exports Increases but Value Declines Despite Rallying Prices
Gold exports in September 2024 surged to 40.2%, up from 37.9% in August and 34.2% in July while tobacco exports, partly or wholly stemmed, followed closely at 19.3%, marking a notable growth from 13%
Oct 25, 2024
Zimbabwe
Gold, Nickel Pushes Zimbabwe’s Exports to 6-Month Peak: But Import Bill Overshadow Gains
Zimbabwe’s merchandise exports reached a six-month high of USD 727.3 million in May 2025, reflecting a 9.6% month-on-month increase from USD 663.8 million in April 2025, according to Zimstat data. T
Jul 08, 2025
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Zimbabwe Completes 143 Projects as Energy and Lithium Capacity Anchor First 100-Day Cycle
Zimbabwe has completed 143 of 242 projects in its First 100-Day Cycle of 2026, covering the period 9 February to 19 May 2026, with the remaining 99 described in the End of Cycle Report as nearing comp
Jun 17, 2026A Turning Point for Zimbabwe’s Fertiliser Sector: Inside Broxmen’s US$500 Million Investment
hinese investor Broxmen Industrial Park, also known as Broxmen Investments and operator of the Sunny Yifeng tile manufacturing plant in Norton, is set to invest US$500 million in the development of a
Jun 16, 2026Zimbabwe Raises Minimum Wage by 80% as ZiG Delivers First Credible Local-Currency Wage Floor Since Dollarisation
Zimbabwe has approved a review of minimum wages and related conditions of employment for domestic workers and workers in unclassified operations, acting on recommendations from the tripartite Wages an
Jun 16, 2026Zimbabwe Still Outpaces Sub-Saharan Africa’s Average Despite World Bank Growth Downgrade
The World Bank's June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report has placed Zimbabwe's 2026 GDP growth at 4.6%, a downward revision from the 5% projected in its January 2026 edition, with a further easing
Jun 16, 2026
