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Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Formalisation Benefits
The majority of artisanal and small-scale mining activities operate informally, which means they take place illegally without the required licences and permits. Despite the existence of legal frameworks for ASM in many countries around the world,...
Implications of the COVID-19 and the recent lockdown lift on the Zimbabwean Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector
Initially, the ASGM sector had been rendered non-essential, and operators were placed under lockdown with other non-critical sectors. However, miners and other stakeholders advocated for an exception, articulating the sustainability challenges arising from the lockdown, and...
Price Slump and Challenges Force Artisanal Miners to Abandon Zimbabwe’s Lithium Fields
A significant exodus of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASM) from Zimbabwe's lithium sector has been revealed in a new study, with many abandoning their mine sites entirely due to economic pressures and operational challenges, Mining Zimbabwe...
ZMF Champions Mining Sector Reform at MineEntra Conference
THE Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) is set to host a pivotal conference aimed at driving formalisation and sustainable practices within the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, which now accounts for the bulk of the country’s...
Critical Minerals, the Mineral Curse, and Zimbabwe: Prof. Murombo’s Provocation on the ‘Just Transition’
In an endeavour to unpack Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth, its role in the global green energy transition, and the enduring socio-economic paradox of resource abundance, Professor Tumai Murombo delivered a keynote that was as sobering as it...
Ministry of Mines Sets Up Gender Desk to Promote Inclusive Mining Policies
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has set up the Department of Gender Mainstreaming, Inclusivity and Wellness, a new unit created to ensure that women — long underrepresented in mining — are fairly included in...
Hungwe Secures UK Grant, Demands Finance Access for Women
(Geneva) – Blessing Hungwe, a Zimbabwean gold miner and industry advocate, used a keynote address at the World Resources Forum to challenge global policymakers and investors to direct capital and formalisation efforts toward women in artisanal...
ASM Urged to Prioritise Safety, Gender Equity and Responsible Mining Practices
While Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) have been applauded for their contributions to the national fiscus, the sector continues to face critical challenges that threaten both miners’ welfare and the sustainability of mining operations, Donald Nyarota,...
Gender Issues Risk Overshadowing Focus of the Mines and Minerals Bill
The long-awaited Mines and Minerals Bill has finally been gazetted. For many in the mining sector, especially those who have followed the Bill’s slow, tortured journey over the years, this was supposed to be a moment...
Ten Highest Paying Minerals for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in 2025
In 2025, Artisanal and Small-scale miners (ASM) continue to play a vital role in global mineral production. While still frowned upon, the sector plays a critical role producing 60% of the total gold output in countries...
ZMF–AMSZ Partnership Ushers in New Era of Formalisation and Technical Compliance for ASM
In a landmark development poised to advance the formalisation and safety of Zimbabwe’s Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) and the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) have signed a...
BREAKING: ZMF, AMSZ to Hold Joint Press Conference and Sign MOU on Geospatial Compliance
In a landmark collaboration aimed at promoting clarity, transparency, and compliance within Zimbabwe’s mining sector, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) and the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) will this morning hold a joint press...
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