Zimbabwe Phases Out Mercury in Mining

Zimbabwe accelerated efforts to eliminate mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining while formalizing the sector for sustainability. The Ministry of Mines, supported by planetGOLD Zimbabwe, is helping miners adopt mercury-free technologies, access finance, and comply with regulations. Small-scale miners produce two-thirds of national gold output and now outperform large firms. Total gold deliveries rose 37 percent to 32.98 tonnes in the first nine months of 2025.