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Zimbabwe suspends antimony, tungsten exports in processing push

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September 10, 2026

Zimbabwe has banned the export of antimony and tungsten with immediate effect, as part of the governments efforts to force mining companies to refine more materials locally.

Shipments of ores and concentrates have also been suspended, according to a letter sent by Secretary for Mines Thomas Wushe to the state-owned Minerals Marketing Corp of Zimbabwe. The letter dated July 21, and seen by Bloomberg News, was confirmed by the Ministry.

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