new mining projects in zimbabwe

Zimbabwe leading sub-Saharan African lithium mining boom

The past three years have witnessed a surge in hard-rock pegmatite lithium mining activity across Southern Africa, according to consultancy firm AmaranthCX. "While Zimbabwe has emerged as the ...

Zimbabwe showcasing mineral potential & investment …

Highlights includes the not to be missed Interview with the Minister of Mines and Mining Development Hon Zhemu Soda, fastest rising human centric mining solutions provider, Kuchera, a one on one with the country's GOLD buyer and Better Brands CEO Scott Sakupwanya, the Venice Mine Complex site visit among many others. The …

Chinese dominance in Zimbabwe's lithium mines: Potential …

In the global race for energy transition minerals that are meant to help address the climate change crisis, Zimbabwe is one of the few African countries with important lithium reserves. If mining projects are managed transparently and with respect for property rights, human rights and openness to competitive investments, it can …

Zimbabwe lithium export earnings treble as projects take off

Zimbabwe earned $209 million from lithium exports in the first nine months of 2023, nearly treble last year's earnings, Mines Minister Zhemu Soda said on Wednesday, as Chinese-driven mining and ...

The revolving door of Zimbabwe's mining investment keeps …

Yet new mining projects do get announced in Zimbabwe. One is Tharisa's proposed $250m Karo Platinum Project, which aims to produce 150,000oz/year of …

Kavango secures option over Zimbabwe gold project

Southern Africa-focussed metals exploration company Kavango Resources has signed an exclusive two-year option to acquire a producing gold exploration project in southern Zimbabwe. The Nara project ...

Arcadia Lithium Project, Harare

Mining sector incentives to promote new investment

Tax incentives, which the government extended to the mining sector are meant to attract new investment while ensuring maximum utilisation of the country's mineral resources to achieve a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023, a Cabinet Minister has said. Gold production of 100 tonnes and earnings of US$4 billion per annum as well as …

Chinese investments give new impetus to Zimbabwe's mining …

Chinese investments in the mining sector are expected to play a significant role in the realization of Zimbabwe's mining sector recovery and growth plans. In the month of June alone, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned two major Chinese mining projects in gold and lithium mining.

Caledonia grabs one of Zimbabwe's largest gold projects

The Bilboes project is a large, high-grade gold deposit located about 75 km north of Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe. Caledonia grabs one of Zimbabwe's largest gold projects - MINING

Kamativi Lithium Project Update

Since the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Mines and Mining Development approved the entering into of the Joint Venture on the 4th of July 2017 between ZIM's subsidiary and ZMDC, and the subsequent value add of the project through the publication of the NI 43-101, there have been attempts by outside parties to frustrate …

Mnangagwa to launch new coking project in Hwange

MATABELELAND North is poised for major economic transformation with President Mnangagwa expected to visit Hwange where he will officially open South Mining New Coking Project and tour other coal mining companies on Thursday and Friday. The President will visit Zimbabwe ZhongXin Coking Company (ZZCC), Afrochine's associate …

Zimbabwe eyes world No.5 lithium spot as Chinese …

Chinese investors racing to secure lithium supplies could help Zimbabwe rise to become the world's fifth biggest primary producer of the material that's vital to battery electric vehicles and the ...

Kavango reveals promising resource estimates at Zimbabwe project

Southern Africa-focussed metals explorer Kavango Resources has received a maiden resource estimate for the two largest tailings dumps at the Nara gold project, in Zimbabwe, revealing an indicated ...

China's Tsingshan to launch lithium operations in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe and China-based Tsingshan have agreed to start lithium mining and processing operations in the southern African country, reported Reuters citing …

Prospect Resources gains 70% in Good Days lithium project, Zimbabwe

Prospect Resources is set to gain majority control of Barrington Resources' Good Days lithium project in north-eastern Zimbabwe after exercising an option to acquire a 70% interest in the development.. The agreement was initially signed in June 2017 and Prospect had time until April this year to make a decision to exercise its option following …

Cabinet approves six copper projects

"Proposals on two other projects to make them a total of six will be presented in due course," said Minister Mutsvangwa. She said the Shamrock Mine project is a joint venture between the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) and Govine Enterprises and is expected to reopen by the end of 2022 employing an …

Zimbabwe: A new focus for lithium mining

Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserve in Africa and the sixth largest in the world, attracting global investors. Learn about the key legislation, regulatory authorities and recent developments...

Zimbabwe, Chinese Investors Sign $2.8B Metals Park Deal

Harare, Zimbabwe — There was a festive mood with music, food and decorations at Zimbabwe's State House last Friday as Chinese investors signed a deal to build a $2.8 billion battery metals ...

Zimbabwe orders lithium miners to submit refinery plans by …

Zimbabwe has given lithium miners up to March 2024 to submit plans for the local production of battery-grade lithium in a bid to benefit from growing demand for the clean energy mineral, Finance ...

Key Lithium projects in Zimbabwe that you need to know …

The Kamativi Project is a joint venture between the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC), owners of Kamativi Tin Mines which holds 40% of the Project, and Canada's Jimbata, which holds 60%. Disputes over the claim with a Chinese company have delayed the project.

New Mining Projects in Africa| Mine Project Info

The "new" mining project status. New mining projects only remain listed as "new" on the portal for a period of 60 days before being changed to reflect its actual phase. This means, according to the AMIQ portal, that an average of 11 new mines a month – since the beginning of the 2023 calendar year – have been started in Africa.

Locals slam Zimbabwe for turning a blind eye to

Zimbabwe, under economic stress, holds Africa's largest lithium reserves and sees potential for an economic boost from mining the critical mineral, which represents the country's fastest ...

Zimbabwe lithium export earnings treble as projects take off

Zimbabwe earned $209-million from lithium exports in the first nine months of 2023, nearly treble last year's earnings, Mines Minister Zhemu Soda said on Wednesday, as Chinese-driven mining and ...

Mining in Zimbabwe in 2020: Achievements, the good and …

Zimbabwe's mining sector is expected to be one of the key drivers for economic growth this year on the back of its export generation capacity. The industry accounts for between 12 and 15% of annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the diverse mineral base has the potential to generate about US$18 billion annually, experts …

Caledonia explores funding options to build Zimbabwe

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 ...

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Zimbabwe's 2024 Mining Outlook

Against this background, major mining companies with huge investments in Zimbabwe incurring such setbacks, this article seeks to unravel Zimbabwe's 2024 mining sector's outlook. Since assuming office in 2018, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has placed significant emphasis on the mining sector as a key driver of his economic agenda.

Karo platinum project taking off in Zimbabwe with …

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly) – A multi-phased development approach is being adopted at the Karo Platinum project in Zimbabwe, where a 17-year opencast mine is to be built with a timeline to...

Zimbabwe to Boost Economy with Lithium Mining and …

Zimbabwe aims to grow its mining sector to a US$12 billion industry by 2023, with lithium mining and beneficiation as a key driver of economic growth. ... is poised to become a global player in the sector upon the completion of several lithium mining and processing projects that are at different stages of implementation. ... Bulawayo24 News ...

Latest updates & insights on the mining industry in Zimbabwe

Find out the latest updates and insights on the mining industry in Zimbabwe, including projects, regulations, trends and analysis. Read about Contango Holdings, ZiG …

Key Mining projects and plant upgrades in Zimbabwe

Learn about the latest developments in the mining sector of Zimbabwe, including gold, platinum, chrome, lithium and coal projects. Find out the investment, production and employment figures, and the challenges and opportunities for the industry.