Mining is a significant contributor to Zimbabwe’s GDP (contributing about 12%) and is the country’s largest foreign currency earner, accounting for 70 percent of the country's export earnings. According to the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the country has the potential to generate US$12 billion annually by 2023 if the government addresses challenges such as persistent power shortages, foreign currency shortages, and policy uncertainties. The Zimbabwean mining sector is highly diversified, with close to 40 different minerals. The predominant minerals include gold, platinum, chrome, coal, and diamonds.