Audit flags stalled local projects as mining revenues grow
An Auditor-General report found many devolution-funded projects incomplete or not started. Treasury transfers to local authorities remain a small share...
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U.S. and allies advance battery metals deals to counter China dominance
The United States and its allies are advancing new battery metals deals to reduce reliance on China. Offtake agreements in...
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Miners expand solar projects to cushion power shortages
Mining companies are expanding solar projects to protect operations from ongoing electricity shortages. Zimplats, Blanket Mine and lithium producers are...
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Opposition in Congo challenges US minerals partnership
Opposition figures and church leaders in Congo are questioning a proposed minerals partnership with the United States. The government says...
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EMA urged to investigate water concerns at lithium mine
Villagers in Bikita have asked the environmental regulator to investigate water concerns linked to a lithium mine. The petition seeks...
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Zim lithium exports rise in 2025 but revenue stalls on weak prices
Zimbabwe shipped more lithium ore in 2025, but export earnings stayed almost flat as prices were weak. Global lithium prices...
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Rio Tinto–Glencore merger talks collapse after valuation split
Rio Tinto and Glencore have ended merger talks after failing to agree on valuation. The deal would have created the...
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At least 200 killed in landslide at rebel-held coltan mine in eastern Congo
More than 200 people died after tunnels collapsed at a coltan mine in eastern Congo during heavy rains. Women, children...
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Zim factories idle amid weak demand and business hurdles
About 45% of factory capacity is not being used, according to a CZI economist. This means lost production, lost income...
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More licences, less money as investment profile shifts
ZIDA issued 235 new investment licences in the last quarter of 2025, up from a year earlier. The total value...
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Zimbabwe suspends raw mineral, lithium concentrate exports with immediate effect
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Union backs lithium export halt, calls for worker protections
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