Zim lithium miners to feel the heat as China ends EV subsidy
Last month’s decision to end Chinese EV subsidies means prices will start rising, leading to a slowdown in demand for the cars, and for lithium.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 15, 2023
‘Zimbabwe to see a 37% dip in platinum exports’
As a result, power outages have over the past months been grounding industries for up to 18 hours a day, triggering extensive production costs.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 23, 2023
Govt dispatches audit team to mining areas
“The responsive audit team has been on the ground starting 11 May to check on compliance of the laws of the land.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 28, 2023
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Fresh fears of diamond leakages
The document was submitted to Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando by the community trust at a recent meeting.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 19, 2023
CNRG warns against Mana Pools oil exploration
Maguwu said the application if granted could have serious ramifications to Mana Pools, one of the country’s top tourist destinations
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 12, 2023
Govt to declare lithium strategic mineral
Due to the mineral's importance as a crucial component in EV batteries at a time when EV sales throughout the world are surging, interest in lithium has increased.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 21, 2023
Don’t create looting, killing avenues
Strict measures in controlling how claims are parcelled out and how it is sold, and proceeds distributed, have become necessary.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Apr. 21, 2023
Government eyes US$1 billion diamonds target
The government launched an ambitious plan to transform the mining sector into a US$12 billion export industry by the end of 2023.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 26, 2023
Massive investments spur Zim’s mineral revenues
He said the sector generated US$5,4 billion in 2022, compared to US$2,7 billion in 2017.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 5, 2023