Mines ministry steps up EPOs review
This follows last year’s decision to halt the automatic renewal of expiring EPOs, a move aimed at curbing speculative land holding in Zimbabwe’s mineral-rich provinces.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
May. 9, 2025
Govt lifts EPOs registration for ‘fuelling speculative behaviour’
Over the years, authorities have stressed that some EPO holders were involved in speculation.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 15, 2024
US$3bn investment underlines coal boom
Muchesu Coal Mine began production last year following a US$20 million investment.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 2, 2024
No one has complained about mining royalties: Mines minister
The country has a massive competitive advantage in the mining sector with a highly diversified mineral resource base of over 40 commercially exploitable minerals.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 5, 2024
‘Mining breaches US$12bn mark’
Pfungwa Kunaka, the permanent secretary in the ministry, said while official figures would be released soon, he was confident the target had been surpassed.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 15, 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
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
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
Business Digest
Oct. 31, 2025
