Business Reporter
Zimbabwe’s gold deliveries reached 41,4 tonnes during the first 10 months of 2026, driven largely by deliveries from small-scale producers.
Data from the Fidelity Gold Refiners shows that artisanal and small-scale miners delivered about 30,05 tonnes between January and October 2026, representing 72,59 percent of total output.
Primary large-scale producers delivered 11,34 tonnes over the same period, accounting for the remaining 27,41 percent share.
Deliveries expanded steadily across the year, rising from 9,31 tonnes in the first quarter to 12,08 tonnes in the second quarter and 14,48 tonnes in the third quarter.
In October 2026, monthly purchases totalled 5,52 tonnes, marking the highest single-month total recorded during the 10 months.
Small-scale miners accounted for 4,27 tonnes, or 77,44 percent, of total deliveries in October. Primary mining houses contributed 1,24 tonnes, or 22,56 percent, to October’s total volume.
