Business Reporter
The Zimbabwe Gold Investment Conference 2025 is scheduled to convene in Harare on 17th and 18th November, bringing together global finance leaders, institutional investors, and senior government officials to unlock the nation’s vast, underexplored gold potential.
Speakers from The World Bank and the Mutapa Investment Fund, seeking to define strategies that maximise value and ensure economic diversification anchored by mining sector success. The conference is set to be the premier platform for forging the partnerships and financing solutions needed to secure Zimbabwe’s position as a global gold powerhouse.
Organised at a crucial time for the country’s mining economy, the conference aims to bridge the gap between world-class mineral assets and the patient capital required for full-scale development and production.
The two-day programme, taking place at the Golden Conifer Conference Centre, is highlighted by high-level participation, underscoring the government’s commitment to securing foreign direct investment. Delegates will hear key insights from industry legends like Algy Cluff, Executive Chairman of Cluff Africa, on the lessons of past cycles and the enduring opportunities today.
A core focus of the programme is the critical role of international capital and public markets in financing the next generation of mines. Expert panels will scrutinise pathways to increase lines of credit via institutions like Afreximbank and TDB Group, while also examining how exchanges, including the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the London Stock Exchange’s AIM, can provide the necessary liquidity and investment visibility for Zimbabwean gold miners.
Sessions will also detail the extensive exploration potential, with geological experts confirming that vast areas of the country remain largely untapped, offering competitive advantages for discovery-stage ventures.
Laura Persse, speaking on behalf of Opus Investor and delivering the conference’s formal Vote of Thanks, highlighted the unique convergence of factors at play.
“We are honoured to he convening the Zimbabwe Gold Investment Conference 2025. With over a decade of commitment behind us, we are facilitating the critical dialogue needed to connect Zimbabwe’s world-class gold assets with strategic, long-term capital and promoting Zimbabwe as the preferred Gold Mining Investment destination in Africa.”
“This conference recognises that Zimbabwe stands at an inflection point; the confluence of supportive government policy, soaring global gold prices, and proven world-class deposits presents an unparalleled opportunity for serious, long-term international investors.
The conversations here are not merely about extraction, but about establishing robust financial and governance frameworks that ensure the mineral wealth translates into sustainable national prosperity, making this a pivotal moment for both the industry and the wider Zimbabwean economy.”
The final day will feature a critical discussion entitled “Leveraging Zimbabwe’s Golden Moment: Turning Mineral Wealth into National Prosperity.
