Zimplats records 179% PGM production surge
Zimplats has already warned that production could again be affected when its furnace undergoes major maintenance in September and October 2026.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 14, 2026
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Export cash squeeze hits Zim platinum miners
The admission provides official backing to concerns that have surfaced in mining companies’ financial statements over the past year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 2, 2026
Policy consistency key for industrial growth: Zimplats CEO
This coupled with an increase in backdated taxes typically covering the 2019 to 2022 period concerning VAT is mounting increasing operational pressure on local businesses.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 26, 2026
60 farmers graduate under Zimplats-Gwebi programme
Graduates received training in modern farming techniques, crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable agricultural practices.
By Staff Reporters
Jun. 20, 2026
Climate change risks in mining in Southern Africa
Unfortunately, the costs kept piling up and the operation was forced to close, resulting in revenue plummeting by 44% bleeding the company’s liquidity
By Tatenda Hanyani
Jun. 5, 2026
Zimplats ramps up solar investment to cut power risks
The latest outlay reflects an increase from the half-year ended December 31, 2025, when the miner reported cumulative capital expenditure of US$24 million on the solar project.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 4, 2026
Zim platinum sector eyes recovery after 2025 dip
By contrast, Zimbabwe’s relatively modest contraction underscored the resilience of its platinum sector despite persistent domestic energy constraints.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 16, 2026
Zim owes Zimplats US$78m in unpaid export earnings
Under the country's export retention policy, exporters must surrender 30% of their foreign currency earnings to authorities in exchange for ZiG, at the prevailing interbank rate.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 6, 2026
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Zimplats invests US$29m as major projects advance
Zimplats said studies to assess the viability of pillar reclamation mining at Mupfuti will be conducted this year, followed by a trial should the studies prove successful.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
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Shocking Kariba horror details emerge
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By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 16, 2026
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84 dead, unknown number missing: Lake Kariba and the cheapening of Zimbabwean life
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By Trevor Ncube
Aug. 16, 2026
