Caledonia Mining Highlights Zimbabwe Investment Opportunity at Cape Town Forum

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC has released footage from its Zimbabwe Mining Forum, which brought together approximately 150 mining industry executives, investors and government officials in Cape Town for a breakfast session examining the nation’s mining sector prospects.

Chief executive Mark Learmonth characterised the event as facilitating substantive dialogue between government representatives and industry participants. He emphasised that senior Zimbabwean officials conveyed a consistent message that the country welcomes business investment.

Learmonth stated that Caledonia has maintained confidence in Zimbabwe’s mineral resources potential for an extended period. He suggested that events of this nature demonstrate a narrowing divergence between external perceptions of the country and the operational reality on the ground.

The forum was held on 10 February alongside the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. Pfungwa Kunaka, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, delivered keynote remarks. George Guvamatanga, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, also provided commentary.

Victor Gapare chaired the proceedings, which featured an industry panel discussion. Michael Rawlinson, non-executive director at Gold Fields, moderated the panel. Participants included Learmonth alongside representatives from Zimplats, Mimosa Mining, Valterra Platinum, Karo Mining and Kavango Resources.

The gathering reflects ongoing efforts by Caledonia Mining to promote Zimbabwe as a viable destination for mining investment whilst addressing longstanding concerns amongst international investors regarding the country’s business environment and regulatory framework.