Chinedu Okafor,Africa Business Insider First Published 15 June 2026 02:00 PM. Zimbabwe intends to leverage its projected mineral export revenue, estimated at $6.5-$7 billion for the current fiscal period, as a strategic buffer against economic instability stemming from geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Zimbabwe plans to use its projected $6.5-$7 billion mineral export revenue as a buffer against economic instability due to US-Iran geopolitical tensions. Rising global gold prices, improved platinum group metals outlook, and increased lithium exploitation are expected to boost fiscal performance. Mining is a crucial…
Zimbabwe turns to its precious metals and critical minerals to shield itself from the US war
