Zim’s first quarter platinum output jumps 3pct
By ETimes Zimbabwe’s platinum output for the first quarter of 2023 increased by three percent to 121 000 ounces, lifted by ongoing project developments, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC)…
Murowa full year diamond output up 3%
…to expand exploration activities Zimbabwe’s Murowa diamond mine recorded a marginal 3% increase in production in 2022, largely due to improved operational efficiencies. In recent years, Murowa Diamonds has invested…
Arcadia Mine on trial run
By ETimes Huayou Cobalt’s, Arcadia Lithium Mine, successfully produced the first batch of its products after it commenced trial production at its Goromonzi mine, nearly a year after the groundbreaking…
Vast’s closure settlement process in Zim poised for end of April
By ETimes Vast Resources expects the settlement process in Zimbabwe to be completed by the end of April or the early half of May. In February of this year, the…
SMALL scale miners seeks audience with President on export ban
By Staff Writer SMALL scale miners, bit hard by the new base metals export blanket ban announced recently, are seeking a six-month moratorium to fulfill existing supply arrangements with international…
Zim platinum output to hit new high in 2023 – WPIC
By ETimes Zimbabwe platinum production surpassed 2022 estimates but fell by a negligible 1% compared to 485 000 ounces in 2021, the World Platinum Investment Council’s (WPIC) latest report shows.…
Lubu to make first coal sale this month
By ETimes London listed miner Contango Holdings which is exploring Lubu coal resources in Hwange said in the financial year ending November 2022, the company made huge strides towards making its…
Zimplats reports 6% drop in half year profit
By ETimes Zimplats, the country’s largest platinum producer, reported a 6% drop in half-year profit due to a drop in metal prices on Monday. The company’s profit for the half…
BNC to ramp up ore volumes after subdued third quarter performance
By ETimes Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) says it is focusing on increasing nickel production after reporting disappointing results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2022 due…
Govt launches US$10 million gold facility
By ETimes Zimbabwe has launched a US$10 million gold facility meant for mining expansion and value addition. The Artisanal Gold Small Scale Miners Fund (AGSMF) and Gold Service Centre Revolving…