Zimbabwe & Gold: Zimbabwe produces approximately 30 tonnes of gold per year, making gold the country's largest foreign currency earner. Fidelity Gold Refineries (a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe) is the official buyer of all domestically produced gold. ZMDC (Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation) oversees large-scale mining operations, while artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) contribute a significant share of output. The gold price directly impacts Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves and the stability of the ZWG.