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Zim oil firms want unleaded fuel back
Zimbabwe’s oil companies say the locally produced ethanol constitute the biggest chunk on the price of fuel as they push for the return of...
Power cuts switch off industry
A number of companies have suspended shifts owing to rolling power cuts amid fears the use of expensive diesel generators will increase the cost...
Valuation of a gold mine
In my previous articles I have written about valuation of businesses using the following methods:Discounted Cashflow Method (DCM), also called the Net Present Value...
Kadoma mines office should be fully resourced
As Zimbabwe currently forges ahead with the 12 billion road map decentralisation plays a critical role in attaining the milestone.Mashonaland West being undoubtedly the...
Fundamentals of mine planning
The very irregular geometry of most mineral deposits complicates mine design and operation. The higher the degree of irregularity, the more difficult it is...
Technical Aspects of Mine surveying
Mining regulations normally require mines to maintain plans and sections of the surface and any underground workings. Regulations may require these documents to be...
Interview: Coburn Katanda
A Mine is a complex business to run as it requires careful planning and flawless organization to function smoothly. This month Mining Zimbabwe interviewed...
Strides made towards achieving US$12 billion mining industry by 2023
IN his 2021 mid-term budget and economic review, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube revealed that the mining sector has made huge strides towards achieving the...
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...
The potential of the Semi-precious stone industry in Zimbabwe
By Lyman Mlambo, Chairman of the Institute of Mining Research
What are Semi-Precious stones?
To understand semi-precious stones, we need to view them within the context...



