AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoZimbabwe Mining & Exports: Zimbabwe’s mineral exports jumped 84.7% to US$2.53bn in H1 2026, led by PGM matte, spodumene concentrates and PGM concentrates, with lithium sulphate now emerging as a higher-value export. Battery Minerals Push: Zimbabwe unveiled Africa’s first battery-grade lithium sulphate (99.5% purity), a boost for local beneficiation and EV battery supply chains. Gold Exploration & Output Plans: State miner Mutapa Gold Resources says large parts of its concessions remain underexplored and is stepping up exploration while targeting higher gold output. Mining Governance Pressure: In South Africa, two SANDF soldiers died during Operation Prosper after falling into an abandoned mine shaft; MACUA is calling for Parliament to probe the full illegal mining value chain, not just street-level operators. Food Safety & Pesticides: Unregistered pesticides are entering South Africa via illicit channels, with toxicologists warning they can contaminate the food chain and harm children. SME & Policy Direction: President Mnangagwa urged SMEs to formalise, grow and build the nation at the MSMEs and Cooperatives Indaba. Agri-Exports: Wiserow says Zimbabwe’s blueberry output is on track to rise sharply, targeting expansion and more exports, including moves toward China. Returnees & Reintegration: Government says over 100,000 Zimbabweans have returned from South Africa since late May, with support and reintegration efforts ramping up.
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