STIFF RESTRICTIONS ON THE EXPORT OF UNBENEFICIATED BASE MINERAL ORES FROM ZIMBABWE: THE EFFECT OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 05 OF 2023 (SI 05 OF 2023)

INTRODUCTION Zimbabwe is a very rich country endowed with a highly diversified mining sector of over forty (40) mineable resources including, but not limited to, lithium, asbestos, iron ore, gold, diamonds, coal, gemstones, granite, manganese, chrome, and copper.[1] The mining sector contributes significantly to the country’s export earnings.[2] Zimbabwe’s mining sector presents a great opportunity