Korzim Strategic Minerals in contempt of court
The Zimbabwe High Court has found Korzim Strategic Minerals in contempt for filing false reports and interfering with the operations of Canterbury Mining. This ruling follows a previous court order that had already nullified Korzim's claims in favor of the Dutch-owned investor.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal challenges foreign investors face in Zimbabwe and the role of the judiciary in enforcing property rights.
Korzim Strategic Minerals has been found guilty of contempt of court by the High Court for filing false reports against Canterbury Mining (Private) Limited, a Dutch-owned mining company that has invested over USD 25 million in Zimbabwe since answering President Emmerson Mnangagwa's call that "Zimbabwe is open for business."
Despite a December 2025 High Court declaratory order nullifying Korzim's mining claims and declaring Canterbury the lawful owner of mining operations in Shamva, court records show that Korzim continued to frustrate the foreign investor, culminating in a contempt ruling against them on 28 July 2026.
In a stinging rebuke, Justice Munangati-Manongwa found Korzim Strategic Minerals (Pvt) Ltd guilty of contempt of court under Case No. HCH547/26.
The order reads: "The Respondent, Korzim Strategic Minerals (Pvt) Ltd, is found guilty of contempt of court."
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