Zimbabwe Phases Out Mercury in Mining

Published: 31 Oct, 2025 13:27 Sources: S1 S2 Linked URLs: A1 Category: Business Language: English Country: Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe accelerated efforts to eliminate mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining while formalizing the sector for sustainability. The Ministry of Mines, supported by planetGOLD Zimbabwe, is helping miners adopt mercury-free technologies, access finance, and comply with regulations. Small-scale miners produce two-thirds of national gold output and now outperform large firms. Total gold deliveries rose 37 percent to 32.98 tonnes in the first nine months of 2025.