Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector Gains Momentum Ahead of AEW 2025

Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s mining and energy sectors are set to take center stage at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, with Invictus Energy leading the Invest in Zimbabwe Energies Summit. Scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, the summit will spotlight Zimbabwe’s emergence as one of Africa’s most promising frontier markets for both gas and mineral development.

Invictus Energy, an Australian firm spearheading the Cabora Bassa Project, has secured national project status and is preparing to drill its next exploration well, Musuma-1, targeting up to 1.2 trillion cubic feet of gas. The company’s recent agreement with Al Mansour Holdings mobilizes up to $500 million in future financing, positioning Zimbabwe as a key player in Southern Africa’s energy transition.

Beyond hydrocarbons, the mining sector remains a strategic pillar of Zimbabwe’s GDP. The Eureka Gold Mine is now set to receive gas supply from Invictus, marking a cross-sectoral integration that could redefine energy use in mineral extraction. With strong political will and regional leadership under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe is actively courting foreign investment to unlock its vast resource potential