Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record 2.532 billion dollars compared with 1.376 billion dollars during the same period last year.
The latest official figures, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) a partner of TV BRICS, shows that three major mineral categories accounted for more than 74 per cent of total export earnings.
According to the report, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) remained the largest contributor, generating 33.93 per cent of total export value.
While spodumene concentrates, a key source of lithium, accounted for 26.57 per cent, while PGM concentrates represented 13.73 per cent of overall mineral exports.
The report also highlighted Zimbabwe’s growing role in supplying minerals used in renewable energy technologies and battery production.
A notable milestone was achieved in April 2026, when the country exported its first shipment of lithium sulphate, marking Zimbabwe’s entry into the midstream lithium processing segment.
Officials noted that the expansion of domestic mineral processing is strengthening the country’s position in global mineral value chains while supporting the development of higher-value exports. (TV BRICS/NAN)
Edited by Halima Sheji