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The Rise of China's Influence in the Global Metals Market: How the Loss of Benchmark Status by the LME may impact Zimbabwe

In a major shake-up for the global metals market, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has lost its benchmark status for a part of the nickel market. According to a report by Bloomberg News, the Shanghai M

Jun 05, 2023
Zimbabwe
September Trade Review: Gold Exports Increases but Value Declines Despite Rallying Prices

Gold exports in September 2024 surged to 40.2%, up from 37.9% in August and 34.2% in July while tobacco exports, partly or wholly stemmed, followed closely at 19.3%, marking a notable growth from 13%

Oct 25, 2024
World
Platinum's Q3 Update: Deficit Persists, Extends into 2025 as Prices Continue to Slide

The global platinum supply experienced a 7% year-over-year (YoY) increase to 1,479 koz in Q3 2024, primarily driven by augmented stock releases in South Africa. This uptick in supply was a welcome dev

Nov 27, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zim’s 10-Month Gold Exports Value Surpasses FY23 Total, Hits Record US$1.87 Billion

Gold has recorded a historical high of US$296.85 million in exports value in October according to the latest data released by Zimstat in terms of value. Of all the exports, gold accounted for 42.4% s

Nov 27, 2024
World
US New Tariffs on Steel, Aluminium Send Gold Prices Soaring Above US$2,900/oz

Gold prices reached a new record high of 2,917.90 per ounce on the 10th of February 2025, driven by the U.S. President’s trade war, which is targeting both allies and adversaries. This surge followed

Feb 10, 2025
World
Weekly Gold Wrap: Tariffs Spark Global Gold Rush, COMEX Inventories Hit Pandemic Highs

With increasing US tariffs across the world from America to Europe, Asia to Africa, gold has emerged as a critical barometer of market uncertainty. As trade tensions escalate, investors and instituti

Mar 03, 2025
World
Gold Breaches Psychological Threshold: What's Next After $3,000?

Gold has breached the $3,000 per ounce barrier last week, marking a significant milestone in the precious metal's upward trajectory. Since crossing the threshold on March 14, gold has consistently tra

Mar 26, 2025
World
Gold's Performance in July: Balancing Gains and Challenges

Gold prices rose 0.3% in July 2025, closing at US$3,299 per ounce, driven by tariff-led inflation expectations and geopolitical risks, per the Gold Return Attribution Model (GRAM). A stronger US doll

Aug 14, 2025

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Zimbabwe Surpasses 40-Tonne Gold Target Early, Earnings Eye Over $4 Bn: But is Treasury Benefiting?

Zimbabwe's gold sector has achieved a notable milestone in 2025, surpassing its annual production target of 40 tonnes with a cumulative year-to-date output of 41.4 tonnes as of November, exceeding pro

Dec 11, 2025

Kavango Extends Nara Deal as Legal Hurdles Slow Completion

Kavango Resources plc, the London- and VFEX-listed exploration company, has pushed back completion of its planned acquisition of the Nara Gold Project to 27 February 2026, a move that while expected w

Dec 11, 2025

Nampak's Volumes Down 5%, Cash Up 264% as Balance Sheet Strengthens in Tough Year

Nampak Zimbabwe, the country’s dominant packaging manufacturer, delivered a classic tale of top-line pressure and bottom-line resilience for the financial year ended 30 September 2025. Group sales vol

Dec 09, 2025

Zimbabwe's Exports Surpass $1 Billion for First Time, Imports Steal the Show at $1.03 Billion

Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone in October 2025, with monthly exports surpassing the US$1 billion threshold for the first time, reaching US$1.02 billion. This represented a strong 20.2% mo

Dec 08, 2025

Econet Flags “Gross Undervaluation” as Board Eyes Possible "ZSE Delisting"

Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications company, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has issued a cautionary statement to shareholders announcing that its board is evaluating strategic corporate actions that cou

Dec 08, 2025

ZiG Defies Gravity: On Track for Best Annual Performance in 25 Years

Zimbabwe is experiencing one of the most remarkable gold production surges in its history, achieving a record 36.48 tonnes in 2024 after a dip to 30.1 tonnes in 2023, with 2025 now firmly on track to

Dec 05, 2025

Fiscal Fiasco to Gold Reckoning: Zimbabwe’s Boom Finally Pays the Treasury

Zimbabwe is experiencing one of the most remarkable gold production surges in its history, achieving a record 36.48 tonnes in 2024 after a dip to 30.1 tonnes in 2023, with 2025 now firmly on track to

Dec 04, 2025

Seed Co International Narrows Half-Year Losses by 93% in HY 2026

Seed Co International Limited (SCIL) has delivered its strongest interim performance in years after narrowing its loss for the six months to 30 September 2025 to  US$0.2 million, an improvement  from

Dec 04, 2025