Zimbabwe Deputy Mining Minister to Speak at AMW

Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite Kambamura has confirmed his participation as a speaker at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025.

• Main announcement: Deputy Minister Polite Kambamura will speak at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, using the platform to highlight sector reforms, investment opportunities and a downstream beneficiation drive; key factual metrics include mineral exports up 27% year-on-year (H1 2025), full-year mining revenues projected at $6.2-$6.5 billion, more than $1 billion in Chinese investment in lithium development, lithium concentrate exports up 30% (H1 2025), and capital expenditure projected at $600 million for the year.
• Background and project details: The article reports recent policy and project developments including the gazetting of a new Mines and Minerals Bill, the launch of a digital mining cadaster system, upgraded processing facilities at Bikita and Sandawana, Tharisa’s Karo Platinum Mine set for 2025 commissioning, and Zimplats’ Mupani mine targeting 2.2 million tons annually.
  • Event details (AMW 2025):
    • Date: October 1-3, 2025
    • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
    • Agenda/subject: Mining investment and policy dialogue, held alongside African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025