AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMining and Processing: Zimbabwe plans a 2027 exploration programme across three copper deposits in Mashonaland West, while the Government is holding firm to a January 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports, pressing miners to speed up local processing. Ariana Resources has won approval for a VFEX listing and plans to raise up to US$5 million for its Dokwe gold project. Industrial Investment: Sandawana has broken ground on a US$330 million lithium plant, and Caledonia secured US$150 million in financing for its Bilboes gold project. Zimbabwe’s exports rose 61% in the first nine months of 2026. Agriculture and Supply Chains: With a severe El Niño threat looming, farmers and officials are stepping up preparedness, while regional commodity-market research highlights how trader dominance and weak infrastructure constrain local value addition. Manufacturing and Health: A Zimbabwean delegation discussed pharmaceutical production and potential cooperation during a visit to Russia’s Pharmasyntez facility.
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