Zimbabwe’s mining sector could attract stronger international investment if it improves access to reliable geological data, the United Kingdom’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, has said following talks with the country’s Minister of Mines.
Rather than immediate deals, discussions centred on how skills transfer and modern mineral surveying technology can help Zimbabwe better understand and manage its resource base. Humphrey stressed that credible, transparent geological information is often the deciding factor for investors considering entry into new mining jurisdictions.
He noted that countries able to openly share trusted exploration data tend to unlock financing faster, as investors gain confidence in the viability of projects and regulatory systems.
With critical minerals increasingly driving global competition, Humphrey said Zimbabwe stands at an important moment where improving data systems and governance in mining could translate its vast mineral wealth into greater economic returns.
