Govt shifts goal posts as US$12bn mining target fails
The campaign saw him remove some hurdles to FDI, including the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
By Shame Makoshori
Dec. 21, 2023
Govt to address granite mining concerns
Mines and Mining Development permanent secretary Pfungwa Kunaka said local authorities were getting US$2 500 for each unit of granite.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 24, 2023
Gold mobilisation unit in dire straits
The country produced 35 tonnes of the yellow metal last year and is targeting to produce at least 40 tonnes this year, although there are indications that the sector could produce up to 50 tonnes.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 17, 2023
Mining bosses under probe as looters ‘capture’ Midlands
Some of the reports have been published by the Office of the Auditor-General.
By Julia Ndlela
Oct. 13, 2023
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Bankruptcies loom as crises hit mines
He said in the absence of swift action, waves of closures may not be ruled out.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 13, 2023
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
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Shock as Zim arrests, frees diamond dealers ... well-connected British, Indians tried to sneak into heavily fortified Chiadzwa
Authoritative sources said their release has caused divisions in government where some officials feel powerful figures were out to protect them.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 4, 2023
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Chinese firm gets lucrative US$200m exploration deal
A cabinet source told the Independent that the deal recently got an executive nod and was good to go.
By Tinashe Makichi
Jun. 23, 2023
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Chiadzwa heist raises eyebrows
ZCDC spokesperson Sugar Chagonda confirmed the incident.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 16, 2023
