Zimbabwe saw gold exports jump to $395.9 million in the first quarter this year, up from $303 million during the same time last year. The country earned $123.1 million in January, $117 million in February, and $155.8 million in March. Gold remains Zimbabwe's top foreign money maker, with the nation earning $1.5 billion from it last year. Gold prices hit a record high of $3,500.05 per ounce yesterday as investors sought safety amid concerns about President Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve chair.
Gold deliveries reached 8,496.4 kilograms in the first quarter, showing a 40.6 percent rise compared to last year. Small-scale miners led the way with 5,770.85 kilograms, much more than the 2,725.55 kilograms from larger mining...