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BREAKING: Pfungwa Kunaka appointed Mines Perm Sec
Mines and Mining Development Principal Director Pfungwa Kunaka has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of Mines and Mining Development.Kunaka replaces Onesimo Mazai who has been at the helm after serving for four years. Moyo...
‘No ASM Ban, Only Safety First’ – Kunaka
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has clarified that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Zimbabwe has neither been stopped nor banned, addressing recent misquotes and distortions.By Rudairo MapurangaIn a press statement issued today, the...
Is Resource Nationalism the Path for Africa?
When Burkina Faso acquired an additional 35% stake in West African Resources’ Kiaka gold mine this week, it briefly halted trading and drew global attention.
By Ryan Chigoche
Kiaka, which began production in June, produces roughly 500,000 ounces...
Peggers Petition Against General Notice on Survey Grade Coordinates
• Peggers Say It Breaches Secrecy and Is Costly to Miners
Certified Registered Approved Prospectors (CRAP holders), widely known as peggers, together with some miners across Zimbabwe, have petitioned the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development over...
Namibia’s Govt 51% Local Ownership Rule Faces Backlash from Mining Industry
As resource nationalism gains momentum across Africa, Namibia’s mining sector has raised concerns about a government proposal requiring new mining ventures to have at least 51% local ownership.
By Ryan Chigoche
Industry leaders warn that such a policy...
US Court Dismisses US$93 Million Arbitration Claim Against ZMDC
In a significant legal victory for Zimbabwe’s state mining sector, the US Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has thrown out an attempt by two Mauritian firms to enforce an arbitration award worth US$93 million against...
Zimbabwe Moves to End Mining Boundary Disputes with Mandatory Survey-Grade Coordinates: Government Bans Handheld GPS Use
Zero disputes. One centimetre. That’s the future.
In a decisive move to bring order and precision to Zimbabwe’s mining sector, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has issued a landmark directive requiring all mining title holders...
Zimbabwe mulls 26% shareholding in new mining projects
Zimbabwe’s Secretary for Mines, Pfungwa Kunaka, has highlighted the government’s ambition to secure a 26% shareholding in major mining projects in Zimbabwe. Speaking to Bloomberg, Kunaka emphasized the need for careful negotiations with existing investors to...
Ventilation Practitioners Urged to Invest in Technology to Reduce Gassing Accidents
The Permanent Secretary of Mines and Mining Development, Pfungwa Kunaka, emphasized the importance of ventilation practitioners investing in technology to curb the rise in gassing accidents, especially in the small-scale mining sector.By Ryan ChigocheKunaka's remarks were...
Mines Perm Sec to Headline Mine Ventilation Conference
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Pfungwa Kunaka, will headline the upcoming Mine Ventilation Society of Zimbabwe (MVSZ) Conference 2024, set to begin tomorrow and conclude on Friday.By Ryan ChigocheThis was...
Local Mining Suppliers Urged to Step Up and Support Sector Amid Geopolitical Shifts
As the global mining landscape continues to evolve amid geopolitical shifts, local suppliers facing increasing pressure have been urged to enhance their capabilities and remain competitive in order to support the local mining sector.By Ryan ChigocheThese...
861 hectares in Mt Darwin reserved against prospecting and pegging
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has officially reserved a significant area in Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central, from any prospecting and pegging activities, according to General Notice 1342 of 2024, published under the authority of...
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