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Major shake-up at Kuvimba Mining

This, Zimbabwe Independent understands, is in response to concerns expressed by shareholders over management's failure to meet set targets.
By Freeman Makopa Nov. 10, 2023

‘Treasury lost $1,6 trillion to tax exemptions’

In a bid to attract investment, the government has been offering tax incentives to some foreign companies, a move described by civil society organisations as harmful and unfair.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 27, 2023

Kuvimba pumps US$100m into Great Dyke platinum project

Located in the Great Dyke area, the mine is considered to be among the biggest platinum group metals (PGMs) deposits in the world. It is situated nearly 65 kilometres from Harare.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 12, 2023

Not yet time to pop the champagne

It has the resource, and any banker would be willing to extend loans to an investor like that.
By Shame Makoshori May. 26, 2023

Govt blocks US$400m platinum deal

The trust represents community interests in ZCDC under a government policy that gives grassroots in close proximity to resources exclusive rights to tap into mines and develop their communities.
By Tinashe Kairiza May. 19, 2023

What Chief Marange ought to know about the ZCDC deal

State-run ZCDC is the product of a government crackdown six years ago that chased away seven private miners from the gem fields and limit industrial-scale looting.
By Shame Makoshori Mar. 31, 2023

Pushback over Chinese lithium push

Lithium is a key raw materials in electric vehicles (EV) production, and China is the world’s biggest manufacturer.

By The Independent Feb. 27, 2022

Pushback over Chinese lithium push

Lithium is a key raw materials in electric vehicles (EV) production, and China is the world’s biggest manufacturer.

By The Independent Feb. 27, 2022