Mining Sector

• Gold: Gold exports, Zimbabwe´s top mineral export, increased by 42% between 2020 and 2021 to reach US$ 1.7 billion as a result of improved gold output. Such growth is expected to keep its momentum as new and existing investors are …

Factors affecting gold production in Zimbabwe (1980–2018)

The foreign currency retention ratio has a positive relationship with gold production in Zimbabwe. A foreign currency retention is a form of domestic commodity price; hence this result is in line with the empirical literature on the impact of international commodity price on production. ... This, then, forced the mining houses to invest more in ...

An Overview of Mining Law in Zimbabwe | Muvingi and …

As of the Finance Act No. 2 (2020), there are no minerals classified under indigenisation requirements, allowing foreign investors greater flexibility and ease of entry into …

The State of Investment in Zimbabwe's Mining Secto...

According to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency 2023 Annual Report, the mining sector remained a crucial focal point for both foreign and domestic investment. In 2023, ZIDA issued 277 new mining licenses, the highest among all sectors, which reflects strong investor interest in the country's mineral resources.

Zimbabwe Mining Sector: Opportunities Galore

Zimbabwe's hopes for a quick economic recovery and sustainable foreign exchange stability rest on the shoulders of its multibillion-dollar mining industry. By Francis Shingi Nhunzvi and Victor Bhoroma Beyond the …

Zimbabwe: A Wealth of Opportunity Awaits Investment

With a trove of natural resources and a government actively courting foreign investment, Zimbabwe is poised to become a major player in the global mining sector. Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President, Ms Henrietta Rushwaya, highlighted these exciting prospects at the China-Africa Mining Conference in Tianjin. By Rudairo Mapuranga Rushwaya's address …

Ban All Foreign Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe

Chinese involvement in Zimbabwe's small-scale gold mining sector is closely linked to the rampant smuggling of gold, undermining the country's economy and contributing to the loss of valuable foreign exchange earnings.

Navigating lithium mining investment in Zimbabwe

When setting up an initial investment in Zimbabwe's lithium space, some of the key pieces of legislation a foreign investor may consider include: Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Act (Chapter 14:37) – enacted to, amongst other things, reduce the bureaucracy in setting up companies for foreign investors. It achieves this objective ...

Chinese investments give new impetus to Zimbabwe's mining …

Gold is Zimbabwe's largest foreign currency earner, and the precious metal is expected to contribute 4 billion dollars towards the envisaged mining sector growth ambition. ... Apart from gold and diamond mining, investors from China have also shown interest in the mining of lithium, gold, chrome, diamonds, nickel, among other minerals. ...

Mining in Zimbabwe: time to use it or lose it

This impact has been magnified by the struggles of Zimbabwe's domestic miners to compete with these foreign investors. Warren Beech, head of mining and infrastructure at law firm Eversheds Sutherland, noted that "without significant investment from foreign-owned mining companies, it is unlikely that Zimbabwe will be able to unlock its vast ...

Mining Sector

Mining Sector. Mining is the major attraction in the country with over 60 international tradeable minerals. Zimbabwe has the second highest deposits of platinum in the world. ... Dyke belt (P.G.Ms., chrome, gold etc.), Coal field include Beit Bridge-Gokwe-Hwange belt and the Marange diamond fields. Foreign investors are free to invest in the ...

Mining Sector

Zimbabwe boasts a rich and diverse geological landscape that has earned it a prominent place on the global mining map. With close to 40 different minerals including abundant deposits of gold, platinum, diamonds, lithium, coal, chrome, nickel, and a host of other valuable minerals the country stands as an attractive location for investors seeking emerging opportunities in the …

Mining what is not mine: Artisanal gold mining in Gwanda, Zimbabwe

Artisanal gold mining can be traced as far back as the precolonial era in Zimbabwe when people used to trade with the Portuguese and Arab traders. However, the introduction of Structural Adjustment Programs in the beginning of the 1990s saw a sharp increase in artisanal gold mining activity in Zimbabwe (Spiegel, 2009). Expenditure controls and ...

Mining in Zimbabwe, 5 years later (mining industry recap)

1) Mining Law Reforms. The government introduced comprehensive reforms in Zimbabwe's mining laws to attract foreign investors and enhance transparency. The country opened up to doing business by scrapping the indigenisation and economic act which restricted heavily foreign capital in the country.

Socio-economic Impacts of China's Mining

9.4 Zimbabwe's Mining Sector in Perspective. The mining sector in Zimbabwe is one of the most lucrative and dominant sectors together with agriculture. It contributes 16% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and over 60% of Zimbabwe's foreign exchange earnings (RBZ 2021). The country

ZMF to Exhibit and Present at Leading Chinese Mining Expo …

ZMF President Ms Henrietta Rushwaya and her team will play a key role at a major mining seminar in China tomorrow, where they will present and showcase Zimbabwe's mineral potential.. By Rudairo Mapuranga. Scheduled for the 15th of October and running under the theme "Mining in African Countries," the event will provide a platform for Rushwaya to …

ZIMBABWE PRACTICAL INVESTMENT GUIDE MINING

venture to the foreign investor. 3. It is the indigenous partner who then approaches the Minister of Youth Develop ment, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment seeking a special dispensation or approval for awarding the management contract to the foreign investor. ZIMBABWE PRACTICAL INVESTMENT GUIDE: MINING 2

The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in the Mining …

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the extractive industry is inevitable especially in mining due to its complexity, high risk and capital intensive nature of the sector. The Multinational …

Policies standing in the way of mining investment

World over, Zimbabwe is regarded as one of the countries with rich mineral wealth that can sustain its economy into one of the finest. Rudairo Mapuranga Like many African countries, Zimbabwe is no exception in failing to attract Foreign Direct Invest (FDI) due to various factors. It is Mining Zimbabwe's view that Zimbabwe can soar

The State of Investment in Zimbabwe's Mining Secto...

One of the critical barriers to sustained investment in Zimbabwe's mining sector has been inconsistent policy enforcement. The 2023 report highlighted issues such as foreign …

Foreign investors pressure Zim to end gold Monopoly

Gold mining investors are pressuring Zimbabwe to change a law forcing producers to sell their output to the central bank, which partly pays them in local currency that's worthless outside the country. That law is making it hard to raise capital for investment projects, according to B2Gold Corp. and Caledonia Mining Corp., which are considering acquiring assets in

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Zimbabwe

FDI is mainly directed towards the mining sector (diamonds, gold, nickel, platinum), infrastructure, the wood industry, health care, water and sanitation, financial services, tourism, manufacturing …

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In February 2023, the government increased foreign exchange retention to 75 percent from 60 percent for mining companies. A new requirement that mining companies must pay electricity bills in foreign exchange means real retention falls between 60 and 65 percent.

Lithium Mining and National Economic Development in Zimbabwe

As a result, the government has been quick to highlight how its 'Zimbabwe is Open for Business' policy is beginning to pay dividends as an increasing number of investors are lining up to invest in Zimbabwe's mining sector. The Zimbabwe government has placed mining at the center of its economic development strategy under its Vision 2030 ...

Interview: Winston Chitando Minister of Mines and

KS Can a foreign investor own of a mine in Zimbabwe? WC: Foreign Investors are allowed to own shareholding for mining operations in all minerals except Diamonds. Investors in diamond mining shall approach any one of the four approved companies for joint venture arrangements.

Caledonia explores funding options to build Zimbabwe's biggest gold …

Caledonia Mining Corp is exploring options to raise $250 million needed to develop its Bilboes project into what could be Zimbabwe's biggest gold mine. The company, which also owns the Blanket ...

'Competitive opportunities in Zim mining sector

INVESTORS have been urged to consider investing in Zimbabwe's mining sector as it presents many competitive opportunities to different needs. The mining sector in Zimbabwe accounts for around 65 percent of the country's foreign currency receipts. The country has witnessed several big developments on the mining front in the past years. In a presentation at

Foreign investor lines up US$7 billion mining deal

Zida's 2023 report highlights another substantial deal in the mining sector, with Innermost Resources Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd proposing a US$1,4 billion investment for the mining and processing of gold ...

Foreign investor lines up US$7 billion mining deal

Foreign investment inflows into Zimbabwe are projected to surge this year, following revelations that an Asian mining firm has proposed a deal worth about US$7 billion. The deal represents...

Lithium Mining and National Economic …

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Act was enacted to, amongst other things, 'reduce the bureaucracy in setting up companies for foreign investors'. ... Most foreign mining companies are …