AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMineral Exports: Zimbabwe’s mineral sales doubled to US$4.7 billion, with lithium earnings reaching US$2.16 billion in the first nine months as higher spodumene prices lifted revenue. A UN programme that includes Zimbabwe aims to strengthen regional mineral value chains and local processing. Mining Operations: Caledonia cut its 2026 Blanket Mine output forecast to 69,000–72,500 ounces after third-quarter setbacks, while raising its cost outlook. Trade and Logistics: A US$174,000 contract will fund a digital platform to track cargo and delays along the Beira Corridor, a key route for Zimbabwean trade. Tsingshan’s local steel unit has also partnered with state rail firms to boost coal and steel haulage. Regional Markets: Zimbabwe and Namibia are seeking closer agricultural trade and investment, including opportunities in agro-processing. Skills and Jobs: A China-Zimbabwe expo and job fair in Harare connected young job seekers with Chinese employers, including firms in manufacturing, energy and construction.
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