Falcon Gold Mine Revokes Free Lease for Youth Mining
Mining magnate, Ian Saunders of Falcon Gold has reportedly issued notice to the Shurugwi Empowerment Trust, declaring the cancellation of the free lease granted to youth for mining activities at the Hwandara blocks in the Midlands town.
This decision, attributed to the intention to recommence gold mining operations at the blocks, has sparked a wave of concern and speculation within the local community who were making a living from the claims.
With access to the Hwandara blocks now in jeopardy, reportedly 3000 youths are now faced with the daunting task of finding alternative sources of income to feed their families.
Hwandara was closed to formal mining in the 1990s when Falcon stopped it’s operations.
