Bikita Minerals Resumes Lithium Exports
In a statement, Bikita Minerals described the approval as a significant step in aligning its operations with Government policy while strengthening investor confidence in Zimbabwe’s mining industry.
By Staff Reporter
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Freda Rebecca leans on exploration for growth
AS Zimbabwe pushes to expand gold output and strengthen foreign currency earnings, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has emerged as the backbone of the state’s mining ambitions
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
The gold boom is killing miners in Zimbabwe, and the State is letting it happen
At least nine miners died within 10 days.
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
ZDAMWU demands worker protection in green economy transition
Chinhema said the transition, while widely promoted in international policy and corporate circles, carried significant risks for workers on the ground.
By Silas Nkala
May. 12, 2026
Chegutu mine tragedies: Seven dead, once charged
The government has a preferred answer to the crisis: formalisation. Register your operation, the argument goes, and inspectors can reach you, train you, and protect you.
By Valentine Maya
May. 11, 2026
Police Arrest 79 in Major Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) arrested 79 suspects during a massive operation targeting violent crime, illegal mining and environmental destruction in Mazowe mining areas.
By Kirsty Sibanda
May. 10, 2026
Beyond the minerals mafia narrative: African sovereignty and strategic partnership
In several cases, these CSOs align with domestic political opposition, and their criticism of Chinese investment serves as a proxy to challenge incumbent governments.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 8, 2026
Jena targets US$100m expansion to lift output
JENA Mines will require more than US$100 million in phased capital investment to fund a major expansion aimed at lifting gold output beyond 200 kilogrammes per month
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
Review of "China's minerals mafia: A global pattern of corruption, environmental destruction and human rights abuse”
Media reporting from outlets including Daily Maverick, Dialogue Earth, Wall Street Journal, and New Zimbabwe is moderate strength as secondary sourcing.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 7, 2026
Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
Local News
May. 15, 2026
US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
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By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
