Zimbabwe is accelerating its push for mineral beneficiation and value addition, with the government seeking to capture more profit within the local value chain rather than exporting raw materials.
Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite Kambamura outlined the strategy, emphasizing the need for an integrated policy framework that links mineral processing to the country's wider manufacturing and industrialization goals.
The move reflects a broader strategic pivot by Harare to leverage its substantial mineral wealth for sustained economic growth.
By focusing on local processing, the government aims to reduce reliance on raw ore exports and build a more resilient industrial base.
This approach aligns with long-standing industry calls to transform the mining sector from a resource extraction model into a value-creation engine.
The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe has previously described beneficiation as the critical bridge between the nation's mineral endowment and national prosperity.