Mineral output mixed in Q1: CoMZ

ZIMBABWE’S mineral output performance was mixed in the first quarter of this year, with gold, diamond and coal registering a decline compared to the same period last year, latest data shows.

The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ)’s quarterly review for 2024 indicated that increases were noted in platinum group metals, lithium and ferrochrome.

In the quarter under review, gold output declined by 2% to 6 638 kilogrammes, while diamond fell by 13% to 1,4 million carats.

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