Zimbabwe bans export of all raw minerals, critical minerals export frozen
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 26, 2026, 14:30 IST | Updated: Feb 26, 2026, 14:30 IST
Zimbabwe has announced a ban on the export of all raw minerals, freezing shipments of critical minerals as part of efforts to boost domestic value addition. The move aims to strengthen local processing industries and maximise revenue from the country’s vast natural resources.
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