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Fidelity and Formalisation Central Pillars to ASM-Led Gold Production Surge in 2026
Zimbabwe's gold mining sector stands on the cusp of a defining year, with projections from the 2026 State of the Mining Industry Report outlining a path from approximately 47 tons in 2025 to a target of...
The Legal Limbo of Zimbabwe’s Artisanal Miners: A Reserved Sector Without Definition
While their contribution to the national fiscus is undeniable, artisanal mining, although a reserved sector for citizens, has been trapped in a legislative paradox that leaves its practitioners vulnerable and disenfranchised, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
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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...
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...
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...
BREAKING: Small-scale miners to hold a workshop to scrutinise the Mines and Minerals Bill
In response to the gazetting of the long-awaited Zimbabwe Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025, the country's biggest body that represents artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF), has announced plans to convene a...
Caledonia Shows the Way in Responsible Handling of ASM
At a time when the mining industry is grappling with how to responsibly integrate artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) into broader economic and regulatory frameworks, Caledonia Mining Corporation has stepped forward with a structured and sustainable...
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