The United States has signalled renewed interest in Zimbabwe’s mineral sector, saying it is strengthening its Strategic Mineral Reserve through partnerships and investment discussions held at Mining Indaba 2026.
In a statement, the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe said: “At MiningIndaba2026, we are strengthening our Strategic Mineral Reserve through partnerships and significant investment.”
The Embassy added that collaboration with Harare could help “build resilient, transparent supply chains for U.S. industry while benefitting Zimbabwean communities with high quality investment and job creation.”
The remarks place Zimbabwe within Washington’s broader push to secure critical mineral supply chains amid intensifying global competition over lithium, nickel, rare earths and other energy-transition minerals.
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“Critical minerals supply chain security is driving conversations at Mining Indaba,” the Embassy said, underscoring the strategic weight attached to African mineral producers.
Zimbabwe holds some of the world’s largest lithium deposits and significant platinum group metals, chrome and nickel reserves — commodities increasingly central to electric vehicles, battery storage systems and defence technologies.
“These minerals are found in everyday products and technology, and are key to future economic growth in both the United States and Zimbabwe,” the Embassy noted.
It added: “We look forward to continuing serious conversations started this week on how our two countries can partner on win-win mineral supply transactions.”
The statement suggests potential U.S. backing for structured mineral off-take agreements, value chain transparency and investment frameworks aligned with Western supply chain standards
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