Under-fire lithium giant says US$400m refinery by year 2027
The abrupt ban, announced by Mines minister Polite Kambamura last month, sent Chinese lithium prices spiking, highlighting Zimbabwe’s influence on the global market.
By Tinashe Kairiza
6h ago
Gwanda Pirates, Kwekwe United start as favourites in Zifa Central Region
Gwanda Pirates and Kwekwe United have been flexing their muscles in the transfer market in a bid for promotion.
By Terry Madyauta
Mar. 26, 2026
Forfeiture in mining law in Zimbabwe
The legal basis for forfeiture rests on the principle that a mining right is a privilege granted by the State, not an absolute right, and is conditional upon the title
By Adam Mavhiko
Mar. 26, 2026
Bulawayo man granted bail over 32kg copper cable theft
Detectives recovered copper cables cut into small pieces from the compartments.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Mar. 26, 2026
Mine fire horror sparks safety outcry
The victims died after a cabin at the mine compound caught fire last week in Makwe near Gwanda.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 25, 2026
3 killed in mine inferno
A FIRE tore through a cabin at Lone Mine 50 compound in Makwe, Gwanda, last week, claiming the lives of three people.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 24, 2026
Caledonia raises FY26 capex 10% to $178,9m
The miner raised approximately US$130 million from a US$150 million convertible senior notes offering, reflecting rising investor confidence amid record gold prices.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 24, 2026
Lithium export ban: Zim must be careful what it wishes for
It has been almost a month since Zimbabwe introduced a ban on the export of raw lithium and concentrates
By Vengesayi Tongogara
Mar. 20, 2026
Zim’s lithium export ban signals new phase in mining cooperation
The policy brought forward the planned ban, originally scheduled to take full effect in January 2027, by nearly ten months, sending shockwaves through lithium markets.
By Zhou Jinyan
Mar. 20, 2026
