News Editor ZIMBABWE’s ban on raw mineral exports has helped to drive a sharp increase in the country’s mining revenues. This comes as official data shows that year-to-date export sales under the mandate of the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) more than doubled to $4.73 billion during the first nine months of 2026, compared…
Mineral exports fly after raw ban
The government’s directive earlier this year to ban raw mineral exports was part of efforts to encourage local beneficiation, attract investment in processing facilities and retain more value from Zimbabwe’s mineral resources.