Zimbabwe suspends antimony and tungsten exports to boost local processing

This is a significant shift in Zimbabwe's mineral policy, directly affecting exporters and international buyers of antimony and tungsten concentrates. The immediate ban signals a firm government push to capture more value domestically through processing, rather than exporting raw materials. For global markets, this could tighten supply of these critical minerals, especially if Zimbabwe holds a notable share of production. The key question is how quickly domestic refining capacity can absorb current output, and whether enforcement remains consistent, as that will determine the real impact on trade flows.