AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMining: Zimbabwe’s mineral export sales more than doubled to US$4.735 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with lithium overtaking platinum as the leading earner. Blanket mine operator Caledonia cut its annual gold forecast after operational setbacks, while Namib Minerals commissioned an expansion at How Mine that will lift monthly processing capacity by about 36%. Lithium Processing: Bikita Minerals has asked the government to extend the January 2027 beneficiation deadline, saying its US$400 million processing plant will not be ready until July. Investment Policy: President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei as economic development and investment promotion minister, splitting the portfolio from Finance. Trade and Industry: ZimTrade urged businesses to target COMESA markets ahead of the bloc’s Harare summit, while government called on lenders to better support industry, production and exports. Zimbabwe is also hosting Africa Skills Week from October 12 to 16, with more than 1,000 delegates expected to discuss skills gaps and industrialisation.
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