Zimbabwe's Deputy Finance Minister: Despite the Middle East conflict, the country's gold trade remains smooth

Golden Ten Data reported on April 9 that Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, stated that despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Zimbabwe’s gold trade continues to circulate smoothly through the region. When asked if there have been any disruptions, he said that there have been no warnings or concerns received from the gold refiner Fidelity Printers and Refineries. He added, "All institutions are closely monitoring the situation. We see that trade remains smooth." Last month, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce warned that the country’s gold exports might face risks as the situation in the Middle East escalates. Zimbabwe’s gold is mainly exported to the United Arab Emirates.