Zim Produces 35, 3 Tonnes Gold, Beyond 35 Tonne Target Contributing To Usd$12 Billion Mining Economy

Zimbabwe produced an unprecedented 35,3 Tonnes Gold which was beyond expectations and way ahead of the targeted 35 tonnes which has helped contribute to Minister of Mines and Mining Development Hon Winston Chitando’s Usd$12 Mining Economy.

This, Brought the country in record gold output, and export earnings.Last year the country produced a record 35,3 tonnes of gold, which is more than the targeted 35 tonnes, on the back of increased output from new shafts that came on line and competitive payments to miners.

2022’s haul eclipses the previous record of 33,2 tonnes realised in 2018.

The 2021 output stood at 29,6 tonnes.

This latest milestone also comes as the country’s exports hit a six-year monthly high in November last year, with tobacco and gold among the major contributors.