Zimbabwe’s gold production jumps to 11.6 tonnes in Q2 2025, boosted by small-scale miners

Zimbabwe’s gold production experienced a significant surge in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by the robust output from small-scale miners.

According to the latest data from Fidelity Gold Refinery, total gold output climbed to 11,6 tonnes in the second quarter, a substantial increase from the approximately 8,5 tonnes produced in the first quarter.

The performance brings the cumulative gold production for the year to just over 20 tonnes.

Small-scale artisanal miners continued their dominance in the sector, contributing 8,79 tonnes of the total deliveries, up from 5 77 tonnes in the preceding quarter.

Large-scale mining operations also saw a modest increase in their production, yielding 2,81 tonnes in the second quarter compared to 2,72 tonnes in the first quarter.

Zimbabwe has set a target of 40 tonnes of gold production for 2025. This goal is being pursued through a unified approach involving both small-scale and large-scale miners. The country has already seen a strong start to the year, with gold deliveries exceeding targets in the first quarter.

Source: https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/