Unrefined gold imports from both Tanzania and Zimbabwe have pushed the two countries into becoming some of Uganda’s largest trade partners, according to data from Bank of Uganda.
It is the first time.
SEVERAL arms of Government in the Midlands Province say they are ready to smoothen the way for the birth of the US$1 billion Mvuma steel plant expected to be commissioned next year.
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Copper producers are ready to start expansion projects worth $2 billion in Zambia next year, if the industry can reach an agreement on royalties with president-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s new administration.
Companies including First.
Engineering firm, Baldmin Holdings, has diversified into gold mining following the successful acquisition of gold concessions in Chegutu and Kadoma.
The company has also acquired a 30% shareholding in Chandiwana Mines which partly.
ONE of the biggest gold producers in Zimbabwe, Kuvimba Mining House, is expected to be a key shareholder in Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR).
FPR is a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank.
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube might remain confident the mining sector will perform positively in 2021 after having projected in November last year the industry will grow by 11% in the current year.
In August 2020, the price of gold hit a record high, pushing above $2,000 (£1,575) an ounce.
While this price rise was driven by gold traders, it begs the question about the supply.
Zimbabwe should extend the platinum group metals (PGM) beneficiation deadline amid revelations miners are battling to sustain critical production levels, a leading research firm has warned.
SFA (Oxford) Limited, which was engaged by.
Zimbabwe’s sole gold buyer, Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) is cautious of reaching 27 tonnes of gold output this year due to the late interventions by the monetary authorities.
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Copper accounts for over 70% of Zambian exports. This means that copper prices directly affect the country’s currency and inflation.
When world copper prices fell during Lungu’s term, 15,000 mineworkers lost their jobs..
