Zimbabwe - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Zimbabwe's critical mineral output across 3 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Zimbabwe holds 0 #1 global production ranks and 1 top-three global production ranks.
Zimbabwe Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum-group metals Mine production: Platinum | kilograms | 15,000 | 17,000 | 15,200 | 18,000 | 10.6% | #3 |
| Lithium Mine production | metric tons | 417 | 1,030 | 20,000 | 28,000 | 9.7% | #4 |
| Platinum-group metals Mine production: Palladium | kilograms | 15,000 | 17,000 | 15,200 | 15,000 | 7.9% | #4 |
| Chromium Mine production | thousand metric tons | - | - | 1,600 | 2,000 | 3.9% | #5 |
Zimbabwe Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
| Mineral & Reserve Basis | Unit | Reported Reserves | Share of World Reserves | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium Reserves | metric tons | 500,000 | 1.4% | #8 |
| Chromium Reserves: Cr2O3 content | thousand metric tons | 78,000 | - | #3 |
| Platinum-group metals PGM reserves | kilograms | 1,300,000 | - | #3 |
Frequently Asked Questions - Zimbabwe
Which critical minerals does Zimbabwe lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Zimbabwe ranks in the global top three for 1 production measures (#1 in 0), including Platinum-group metals (mine production: platinum, rank #3, 10.6% of world total).
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Zimbabwe?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Zimbabwe in the 2026 USGS release include Chromium (78,000 thousand metric tons), Lithium (500,000 metric tons), Platinum-group metals (1,300,000 kilograms). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.