In an unprecedented move, on 26 February 2026, Zimbabwe suspended the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, pending further notice. The suspension also applied to minerals that were in transit for export. The press statement issued by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development emphasises the commitment to “ensuring transparency, in-country value […]
27 February 2026 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) views Government’s recent ban on the export of Lithium concentrate as a development which will help plug mineral leakages. Having identified the risks and vulnerabilities in the lithium sector in our recent Mine to Market Situational Report for critical minerals which tracked Zimbabwe’s Lithium supply and […]
Preamble The 14th Edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI), convened by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), was held in Bulawayo from 16-19 September 2025 under the theme: “Energy Transition Minerals: From extraction to sustainable development: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s mineral […]
Speech by Shamiso Mtisi – Deputy Director (ZELO) Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) Hon Deputy Minister, Minister of State for Matebeland, Dear distinguished guest, ladies and gentlemen, 15 years ago, at Double Tree Hotel in Cape Town and on the sidelines of the Alternative Mining Indaba, I sat for lunch with Moreblessings Chidaushe. Moreblessings was […]
Insights from PWYP Zimbabwe Introduction The Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Global Assembly 2025, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the theme “Charting Our Course: Uniting for a Just Energy Transition,” was a pivotal gathering for the movement. At the assembly, participants set priorities and focus for the next five years through the adoption of the […]
“Integrate VSS into mining operations to strengthen responsible mining initiatives” Mutuso Dhliwayo The Mining Indaba and Alternative Mining Indaba, held from 3-6 February in Cape Town, spotlighted the critical role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting responsible mining practices. However, the discussions revealed a stark contrast in perspectives. While the Alternative Mining Indaba raised […]
Compiled by Batanai Mutasa Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Coalition members in Zimbabwe are taking gender sensitive approaches in their call for extractive sector revenues to form the basis for development and improve the lives of ordinary citizens in the country. PWYP undertakes public campaigns and policy advocacy to achieve disclosure of information about extractive […]
Compiled by Clive Mahachi While mining can drive economic growth, it often leaves a trail of social and psychological turmoil, particularly for women who bear the brunt of environmental degradation, displacement, and increased risks of violence. This reality underscores the urgent need for psychosocial support services tailored specifically for women impacted by mining activities. In […]
Delivered by Tafara Chiremba 11 October, 2024 2024 Mine Entra, ZITF Grounds, Bulawayo On behalf of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), I would like to express our gratitude to the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) for inviting us to participate in the 2024 Small – Medium Scale Mining Conference, held alongside the 2024 Mine Entra […]
Date of Release: 8 October, 2024 As the nation embarks on the formulation of the 2025 National Budget, it is crucial to acknowledge concerns raised by various stakeholders, including Government officials, Parliamentarians, academia, and community representatives. These stakeholders have expressed reservations that the mining sector has not been contributing a fair share of taxes to […]