The Business of the Earth: Why Minerals Drive Power, Not Just Luxury Walk past a high-end jewelry store and you will see gold, diamonds, and platinum presented as symbols of romance and status. To the casual observer, these are precious because they are beautiful and rare. However, in the high-stakes world of global trade and...
The Mutapa Fund is stepping up its role in Zimbabwe’s mining sector as it seeks US$250 million to expand gold production across key operations. The fund plans to allocate US$150 million to Shamva Gold Mine and US$100 million to Jena Mines. This capital will be raised mainly through debt facilities negotiated with financial institutions. The...