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Nqobile Bhebhe,Zimpapers Business Hub
Namib Minerals, a leading African mining company, rang the Nasdaq Closing Bell in New York on Friday, a symbolic gesture underscoring its re-entry into Zimbabwe’s mining sector and its commitment to fueling economic transformation through responsible mining and strategic partnerships.
The Closing Bell has become a symbol of the end of a trading day and is often used by news outlets to report on the day’s market activity.
It is also a moment of celebration for companies that are going public, as they are often invited to ring the bell on their first day of trading.
The event, held alongside Ambassador Taonga Mushayavanhu, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Minister Plenipotentiary Donald Tatenda Charumbira, signified growing international confidence in Zimbabwe’s economic future and marked a significant milestone for the mining house following its June listing.
In a statement, Namib Minerals said the bell-ringing ceremony “reflects Zimbabwe’s renewed engagement with global markets” and affirms the company’s role in “driving responsible gold production in Zimbabwe while advancing copper and cobalt exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo to support the global energy transition.”
Namib Minerals recently announced its operational return to Zimbabwe, positioning itself as a catalyst for growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country’s mineral-rich economy.
The company has prioritised the immediate restart of two dormant gold mines — Mazowe and Redwing — as part of its bold five-year expansion strategy.
These restarts are the first step in a wider plan that will see us commit between US$300 million and US$400 million over the next two to five years, the company said.
Chief Executive Officer Mr Ibrahima Sory Tall reiterated the company’s long-term vision, saying “Through strong partnerships, responsible mining, and shared growth, we are contributing to the evolution of Zimbabwe’s economy and its place in global markets.”
The company was formed from the merger of assets formerly held by Metallon Corporation and US-based Red Rock Acquisition Corporation. It has set an ambitious target to double its Zimbabwean resource base through aggressive exploration initiatives.
Namib Minerals’ renewed focus on Zimbabwe is being widely regarded as a vote of confidence in the country’s improving investment environment. Government initiatives such as the “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” drive and the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) have been instrumental in attracting international capital into key sectors, especially mining.
Mining remains a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s economy, contributing over 60 percent of export earnings and playing a central role in the Vision 2030 objective of achieving upper-middle-income status.
Namib’s investment aligns with the Second Republic’s thrust to revitalise underutilised mining assets, boost production, and diversify mineral output, particularly in gold, platinum, lithium, and chrome.
In 2024, Zimbabwe recorded a historic 36.48 tonnes in gold output, generating US$2.5 billion in export revenue — a sharp rise from US$1.8 billion in 2023. June 2025 deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) hit 4.27 tonnes, the highest monthly output since December 2021, driven largely by robust contributions from Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASSM).
The country has now set its sights on a 2025 gold production target of 40 tonnes, with Namib Minerals expected to play a key role in achieving this milestone.
