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BNC in production decline

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BNC in production decline

The country’s biggest nickel producer Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) has recorded a decline in production during the first half ended 30 September 2022 compared to the same period last year.

Rudairo Mapuranga

The Kuvimba Mining House-owned nickel producer in its Interim Condensed Financial Results for the half year ended 30 September 2022 said ore recovery during the period was also 35 per cent lower compared to the comparable half of 2021 due to lower head grade.

“Nickel in concentrate production for the half year to 30 September 2022 was 1,918 tonnes, which was 25% lower than the 2,553 tonnes produced in the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to the head grade of 1.03% which was 18% lower than for the 6 months to September 2021. Recovery at 81% was 35% lower than in the previous year, in sympathy with the lower head grade,” BNC said.

The nickel producer also said that during the quarter, ore milled was 5 per cent lower compared to the same period of 2021 due to lower mined volumes.

“Ore milled was 230,248 tonnes, which was 5% lower than the 241,325 tonnes milled in the same period last year due to lower mined volumes. The Company’s production performance has been negatively impacted by a decline in the footprint of the high-grade massive resource which necessitated a rapid transition in the mining model from a low-volume, high-grade strategy to a low-grade, high-volume strategy. Unfortunately, the transition is behind schedule due to a delay in the delivery of new underground mining mobile equipment which is a prerequisite to the realization of the new mining strategy. The delay in the delivery of equipment was due to disruptions in the global supply chains, as a result of the protracted effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing geopolitical tensions related to the RussoUkrane conflict.

“In line with its new mining strategy, the business continued with its capital expenditure/reinvestment program, with specific emphasis on replacing the dilapidated and obsolete underground mining mobile equipment. The Company is expecting delivery of most of the acquired mining mobile equipment before the end of the calendar year 2022. The new equipment will enable the transition into the new mining strategy, leading to an anticipated upswing in ore volumes and a return to profitability in the second half of FY2023,” said the mining group.

BNC also said that sales volumes during the half year ended 30 September 2022 were lower than the previous sales, selling 1 146 tonnes compared to 2 549 tonnes during the previous half year ended 30 September 2021.

“Nickel sales volume was 2,146 tonnes, which was lower than last year’s sales of 2,549 tonnes. The average LME Nickel price of US$25,542 per tonne was 40% higher than the previous year’s price of US$18,233 per tonne, reflecting the global Increase in Nickel prices.

“The C1 cash cost of US$14,078 per tonne was 56% higher than the previous period’s US$9,045 per tonne, while the C3 All In sustaining cost of US$16913 per tonne was 63% higher than last year’s unit cost of US$10364 per tonne. The increase was attributable to low production arising from the lower tonnage of ore milled and head grade resulting from poor equipment availabilities and the unexpected reduction of higher-grade ore sources. Costs were also affected by the adverse impact on local operating costs arising out of the disparity between the auction rates and unofficial foreign exchange rates that suppliers use in their pricing models, coupled with the high cost of maintaining the old and obsolete mining equipment,” BNC said.

Four illegal Zimbabwean miners’ bodies retrieved in SA

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Four illegal Zimbabwean miners’ bodies retrieved in SA

The bodies of eight suspected illegal miners were retrieved in Driekop outside Burgersfort on Saturday night.

The men who were digging for chrome at Ga-Maroga village, died when they were trapped underground from Friday.

“One South African, three Mozambicans and four Zimbabweans were allegedly busy with illegal mining activities when the water from heavy rains in the area, apparently pushed the soil and blocked the only point they were using for entry and exit. They then apparently suffocated,” Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said.

He said the police were called on Saturday night and on arrival they found community members had dug a hole and gained access to the miners. Some had started retrieving the bodies.

Limpopo police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembi Hadebe warned community members to stop engaging in illegal mining activities as this was unsafe and against the law.

“We have established a team to deal with illegal mining activities around the province, especially in the areas along the R37 road in Sekhukhune District and many illegal miners have been arrested and mining equipment confiscated,” Hadebe said.

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BNC in impressive Safety record

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BNC in impressive Safety record

Victoria Falls Stock Exchange-listed nickel producer, Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) has continued its resilience in achieving zero harm by recording zero fatalities during the half year ended 30 September 2022.

Rudairo Mapuranga

During the first quarter which ended 30 June 2022, the company recorded zero lost time injuries, however, it then recorded three lost time injuries during the quarter that ended 30 September 2022.

“Safety performance in the first quarter of FY2023 was satisfactory with no LTIs recorded during that period. Safety performance receded in the second quarter with three (3) LTIs and thus a total of three (3) LTIs recorded for the six (6) months ended 30 September 2022. The Board remains focused on ensuring that the workplace is safe and positive employee behaviour is reinforced to eliminate injuries at work,” the company said.

During the year ended 31 March 2022, in terms of safety, health and environment (SHE) the nickel mining giant recorded zero fatalities, two Lost Time Injuries recorded and a new record of 3.1 million fatality-free shifts achieved as at 31 March 2022.

“There was an improvement in the Company’s safety performance during the year, with two Lost Time Injuries recorded compared to five for the previous year.

“The Company achieved a new record of 3.1 million fatality-free shifts by 31 March 2022, the last fatality having been recorded in June 2015. Safety remains a priority for the Board and Management, given the inherently hazardous nature of mining operations.

“The Company has a zero-tolerance policy towards injuries in the workplace. Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) systems are continually being upgraded and improved to enhance performance. The main area of focus continues to be on instituting and deepening the desired safety culture in order to prevent accidents, in line with the Company’s Zero Harm policy.

“The Company continues to comply with all applicable environmental legislation and remains ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified,” the company said.

The nickel mining group also recorded zero COVID-19-related deaths during the year with all employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during the year.

“In consonance with the overall national situation, the threat posed by COVID-19 has declined considerably, with the Company ending the year with the pandemic under control. All company employees were fully vaccinated during the year and no COVID-19-related deaths were recorded. The Company has however continued with preventative measures and control programmes to ensure the pandemic remains under control,” the group said.

Zimbabwe bans unbeneficiated Base Mineral Ores

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Zimbabwe bans unbeneficiated Base Mineral Ores

Zimbabwe has banned the export of unbeneficiated base mineral ores.

In a Statutory Instrument released yesterday, Mines and Mining Development Minister added base Minerals to raw exports ban hardly a month after banning the export of Raw Lithium.

Unbenficiated “base mineral ore” according to Mines and Mining Development Ministry, means any ore of whatever base mineral that has not undergone processing within Zimbabwe to any extent.

The SI defines “ore” as all forms of minerals or mineral aggregates which in the abstract are of economic value and “Base Minerals” as coal and all other minerals and mineral substances and includes coke and all such slimes, concentrates, slags, tailings and residues as are valuable and contain base minerals. This however does not include precious metals, precious stones, mineral oils and natural gases.

Precious metals in Zimbabwe are gold, silver, platinum and platinoid metals in an unmanufactured state, and include all such slimes, concentrates, slags, tailings, residues and amalgams as are valuable and contain such precious metals;

Precious stones are defined as beryls, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and any other substances that the President has declared to be precious stones in terms of the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05].

Statutory Instrument 5 of 2023. [CAP. 21:05] Base Minerals Export Control (Unbeneficiated Base Mineral Ores) Order, 2023 in full states:

“No unbeneficiated base mineral ores shall be exported from Zimbabwe to another country except under written permit of the Minister given in either of the following circumstances on written application to him by any miner or other interested person. The export of any unbeneficiated base mineral ore in respect of which the applicant produces compelling reasons to the Minister showing that no such ore is capable of being beneficiated to any extent within Zimbabwe; or the export of samples of any unbeneficiated base mineral ore for assaying outside Zimbabwe, upon production of proof satisfactory to the Minister that such assay cannot be satisfactorily done in Zimbabwe, and that the quantity to be exported for that purpose is necessary for that purpose.”

“The Base Minerals Export Control (Unbeneficiated Lithium Bearing Ores) Order, 2022, published in Statutory Instrument 213 of 2022, is repealed (without, however, affecting the validity of anything done by the Minister under that Order)”.

“To avoid doubt section 5 of the principal Act provides that “An order shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith in any other enactment or any trade or customs agreement to which the State is a party”; and section 6 of the principal Act provides that any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any order or with the terms and conditions of any permit issued to him or her under an order shall be guilty of an offence and liable to—

      • a fine not exceeding level 9 or twice the value of the base minerals in respect of which the offence is committed, whichever is the greater; or
      • imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years; or to both such fine and such

Gold buying prices Friday 13 January 2023

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Gold buying prices Friday 13 January 2023

Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) official gold buying prices Friday 13 January 2023.

SG 90% AND ABOVE US$56.01/g
SG ABOVE 85% BUT BELOW 90% US$55.13/g
SG ABOVE 80% BUT BELOW 85% US$54.54/g
SG ABOVE 75% BUT BELOW 80% US$53.95/g
SAMPLE BELOW 10g BUT ABOVE 5g US$53.06/g
FIRE ASSAY CASH US$56.01/g

NB: Fire Assay cash price is for gold above 100gs and no sample is deducted.
For the Fire Assay Transfer price, a sample of not more than 10g is deducted
A 2% royalty is charged on all deposits (Small-scale Miners)
A 5% royalty is charged to Primary Producers

Cash available. Fidelity Gold Refinery prices will be changing daily in relation to world market prices.

Caledonia completes the acquisition of Bilboes, announces Gapare Executive Director

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Caledonia completes the acquisition of Bilboes, announces Gapare Executive Director

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC said it has completed the acquisition of Bilboes Gold Limited, the parent company which owns, through a subsidiary, the Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe.

Kelvin Sungiso

In a statement, Mark Learmonth, the company’s chief executive officer, said: “Completion of the Transaction is the cornerstone in Caledonia’s strategy to create a mid-tier, multi-asset gold producer focussed on Zimbabwe.

“Bilboes is a large, high-grade sulphide deposit which is amenable to low-cost, open-pit operations.  A feasibility study on the Bilboes project which has been prepared by the Bilboes vendors envisages the production of approximately 168,000 ounces of gold per annum over a 10-year life.

“Now that the Transaction has been completed, Caledonia will commission its own feasibility study to identify the most appropriate way to commercialise this asset having regard to the availability of funding with the objective of maximising Caledonia’s net present value per share.  I anticipate the feasibility study will take 12 to 14 months to complete.”

He added: “In the short term, I expect ore production from the Bilboes oxides will commence in early February and we anticipate beginning to recover gold from the heap leach from March.

“The acquisition of Bilboes should be seen in the context of the successful implementation of the Central Shaft project at Blanket Mine, which is now producing at its target production rate of 80,000 ounces per annum, and the acquisitions of the exploration projects at Maligeen and Motapa. We recently announced an upgrade to the existing mineral resource base at Maligreen. Motapa is at a much earlier stage but, given its large size, its attractive geological prospectivity and its contiguity with Bilboes we believe it is a highly attractive addition to our portfolio.”

The total consideration payable for the Bilboes acquisition is, subject to adjustment, 5,123,044 shares representing approximately 28.5% of Caledonia’s fully diluted share capital and a 1% net smelter royalty (NSR) on the project’s revenues.  Based on the last trading day’s closing price for Caledonia shares on the NYSE American exchange of US$12.82 per share, the value of the maximum number of new shares that could be issued as consideration if there is no adjustment is currently US$65,677,424.

Bilboes is a large, high-grade gold deposit located approximately 75 kilometres north of Bulawayo, and, historically, it has been subject to a limited amount of open-pit mining.

The project has NI43-101-compliant proven and probable mineral reserves of 1.96 million ounces of gold in 26.64 million tonnes at a grade of 2.29 grams per ton (g/t) and measured and indicated mineral resources of 2.56 million ounces of gold in 35.18 million tonnes at a grade of 2.26 g/t and inferred mineral resources of 577,000 ounces of gold in 9.48 million tonnes at a grade of 1.89 g/t. The project has produced approximately 288,000 ounces of gold since 1989.

A feasibility study prepared by the vendors indicates the potential for an open-pit gold mine producing an average of 168,000 ounces per year over a 10-year life of mine. Caledonia said it will conduct its own feasibility study to identify the most judicious way to commercialise the project to optimize shareholder returns. One approach that will be considered is a phased development which would minimise the initial capital investment and reduce the need for third-party funding.

Under the terms of the transaction, Victor Gapare, who is affiliated with Toziyana, has been appointed as an executive director of Caledonia with effect from today. Gapare was previously the operations director for the gold and pyrites business of Anglo American Corporation Zimbabwe Limited when Bilboes was part of its portfolio and is a former president of the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe.  He has been the CEO of Bilboes Holdings since the management buyout of Bilboes from Anglo American Corporation Zimbabwe Limited in 2003.

Caledonia’s chairman, Leigh Wilson, commented: “I am very pleased the acquisition of Bilboes has been completed. I extend my appreciation to the Bilboes vendors and their advisors for their active assistance in closing what has been a complex deal, and in particular to Victor Gapare who has been closely involved with Caledonia management in satisfying a number of key conditions to the Transaction.

“It is my pleasure to welcome Victor to the Caledonia Board.  His extensive knowledge of both the Project itself and, more broadly, of mining in Zimbabwe is an invaluable addition to the Board.”

Africa can produce 50Mt/y of green hydrogen by 2035

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Africa can produce 50Mt/y of green hydrogen by 2035

If Africa is able to exploit its solar potential and produce 50 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2035, the continent will be able to create jobs, decarbonise heavy industry, enhance global competitiveness and transform access to clean water and sustainable energy, a new report shows.

The ‘Africa’s Extraordinary Green Hydrogen Potential’ report, formally handed over to partners on December 20, was commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the International Solar Alliance and the African Union, with the support of the government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa.

The report combines analysis of investment opportunities focusing on three hubs – Mauritania to Morocco, Southern Africa and Egypt, with a roadmap of technical, economic, environmental and financial solutions to unlock commercial development.

The comprehensive analysis, carried out in recent weeks by international consultancy CVA, suggests that large-scale green hydrogen investment can accelerate decarbonisation by enabling large-scale African energy users, such as fertiliser and steel producers, to use green hydrogen.

The study highlights that green hydrogen is economically viable and can be produced at less than €2/kg – cheaper than traditional fossil fuel energy – and cater both for local energy demand and enable green hydrogen to be exported to global markets. This is equivalent to energy costs of $60/bl of oil.

The research suggests three requirements to enable 50-million tons of green hydrogen to be produced in Africa by 2035, including national planning, regulation and incentive schemes need to mobilise private sector investment; as well as pilot projects to show successful green hydrogen generation, storage, distribution and use at both demonstration and commercial scale.

Market-based partnerships are needed to enable mass-scale domestic and international offtake and demand for green hydrogen, and increase cooperation to design, finance, build and operate green hydrogen production, storage and distribution infrastructure.

The report suggests that €1-trillion green hydrogen investment can deliver the equivalent of more than one-third of Africa’s current energy consumption.

The study also outlines how production and transmission of green hydrogen can yield 7 EJ of energy (Africa consumed 19.9 EJ in 2021) and a correlative significant increase in gross domestic product, creating hundreds of thousands of permanent and skilled jobs across Africa.

Large-scale green hydrogen investment, according to the report, will transform supply of clean water in areas regularly impacted by drought and chronic water shortages and will help empower communities.

As for decarbonising Africa’s heavy industry, the report estimates that green hydrogen investment could reduce carbon emissions in Africa by 40%, replacing 500-million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.

According to the study, large-scale green hydrogen generation will enable Africa to supply 25-million tonnes of green hydrogen to global energy markets, equivalent to 15% of current gas use in the European Union.

Mauritania Energy Minister Abdessalam Ould Mohamed Salah says the EIB is working with partners across Africa and around the world to harness its renewable energy potential to produce low-cost green hydrogen at scale. The . . . report shows concrete opportunities to transform access to green energy and clean water across the continent and beyond,” he adds.

EIB VP Ambroise Fayolle says that unlocking Africa’s green hydrogen potential will require close cooperation between public, private and financial partners.

International Solar Alliance DG Dr Ajay Mathur adds that, owing to low-cost solar electricity and decreasing electrolyser costs, green hydrogen will provide access to a clean fuel that cheaper than all the current fossil fuels. “It will enable us to decarbonise the power sector and most hard-to-abate sectors – fertilisers, steel manufacturing and refineries.”

HyDeal president Thierry Lepercq says that, as the global energy and climate crises unfold, mass-scale competitive green hydrogen is ready to provide energy security, affordability and decarbonisation.

“Integrated hydrogen hubs bringing together upstream, midstream and upstream players on the basis of long-term off-take contracts are building powerful business models.

“Pioneering African countries such as Mauritania are showing the way, proving that Africa can help the world with green hydrogen – ensuring for itself a future of industrial development, fast and clean growth for all,” he says.

The study was previewed at the Mauritania Pavilion at the twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties, in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt by Ould Mohamed Salah, Fayolle, Mathur, Lepercq, United Cities and Local Government Africa secretary general Jean-Pierre Elong Mbassi and former Morocco Environment Minister Hakima el Haité.

Government leaders, ministers, international finance representatives, business partners and civil society from across Africa also attended the unveiling event.

Mining Weekly

Zimbabwe Mining fees in usd

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Zimbabwe Mining fees in usd

Zimbabwe Mining fees in Zimbabwe in USD.

These fees were gazetted by the Mines and Mining Development Ministry in 2021.

Zimbabwe’s mining sector operates within a structured regulatory framework where various fees are charged at every stage of the mining value chain, from prospecting and registration to production, inspections, and exports. These fees are prescribed by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development and were officially gazetted in 2021 as part of broader reforms to standardise and formalise the industry.

Explanatory Note: The fees pegged in USD in the Schedule above shall be payable in ZiG dollars at the prevailing official inter-bank rate.

NATURE OF FEEUSD
1. APPLICATIONS
Section 272(3)(b)
Application for revocation of forfeiture750,00
Section 87
Application for an EPO (Non-refundable)1 500,00
Section 135
Application for a mining lease (Non-refundable)1 500,00
Section 159
Application for a special mining lease3 750,00
Section 217
Application for protection against forfeiture75,00
Section 299
Application for a special grant to mine Part XX (non-refundable)1 500,00
2. PROSPECTING LICENCES
Section 20(1)
Special prospecting licence563,00
Section 20(1)
NATURE OF FEEUSD
Ordinary prospecting licence75,00
Section 22(3)
Duplicate Prospecting Licence75,00
3. REGISTRATIONS
Section 15(1)(c)
Registration as an approved prospector valid for 5 years3 000,00
Section 45
Registration fee for base minerals (Special block)563,00
Registration for Toll Elution Plants750,00
Registration for Special Grant –Part XIX750,00
Section 45
Registration fee for base minerals (Ordinary

Block)

300,00
Registration to deal in Precious Stones (Valid for 5 years)15 000,00
Section 59
Duplicate Certificate of Registration113,00
Section 135
Registration of a mining lease3 750,00
Section 159
Registration of a special mining lease7 500,00
Section 45
Application for registration of Precious Metal Block 

150,00

Section 48
Registration fee for a Site38,00
NATURE OF FEEUSD
4. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
Section 197 (1)
1st Inspection block of claims (Base minerals, Precious Metals) and Mining Lease75,00 per 5 ha
Section 218
Annual fee for block of claims, special grants and mining leases of Precious Stones169,00 per 5 ha
Section 198/199
2nd and subsequent Inspection for block of claims (Base minerals, Precious Metals) and Mining

Lease.

 

150,00 per 5 ha

Section 212
Inspection by payment ( Base minerals)15,00/ha/year
Section 198
Special Mining Lease Inspection15,00/ha/year
Section 303(2)
Mining Special Grant XX Annual Fee8,00/ha/year
Mining Special Grant Part XIX Annual Fee8,00/ha/year
Section 303
Prospecting Special Grant Part XX8c/ha/year
Prospecting Special Grant Part XX Renewal 2nd Year11c/ha/year
Special Grant Part XX Renewal 3rd Year15c/ha/year
Section 395
Site Rental Fee8/ha/year
Exclusive Prospecting Order
Rental for EPO-First year8c/ha
Rental for EPO-Second year11c/ha
NATURE OF FEEUSD
Rental for EPO-Third year15c/ha
5. RENEWALS
Section 293
Renewal for Mining Special Grant under Part XIX750,00
Section 299
Application for Extension for Mining special Grant Part XX7 500,00
Section 16
Renewal for a Certificate of Registration as Ap- proved Prospector (CRAP)375,00
6. TRANSFERS
Section 275(7)
Certificate of Registration after transfer per min-

ing block

375,00
Section 275
Transfer of donated block of mining claims750.00
Transfer of a Mining Lease1 500.00
7. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Conversion of block150,00
Search Fee 50,00 Trading on a8,00
Trading on a Mining Location38,00
NATURE OF FEEUSD
OTHER FEES
Export Permit for Coal products7 500,00/3 months
Export Permit for Coke2 800,00/3 months
Registration of mobile processing plants1 000,00
Annual Inspection fee for a registered mobile processing plant500,00
Penalty for failure to register mobile processing plant2 500,00
Diamond cutting and polishing licence15 000,00/5 years
General Application Fee500,00
Dump Inspection Fee150,00/5 ha/yr
Fee for acquiring various log books50,00/book
Registration of a Standard Tribute Agreement2 000,00
Registration of a Non -standard Tribute Agreement 

5 000,00

Permit to transport ore (3 months)15,00
Application for Special Grant Part XIX75,00
EPO Extension Fee1 500,00
Printing of claims plan Maps
– Quarter Map4,00
-Half Map8,00
– Full map11,00
PART II
OTHER FEES
EXPORT PERMIT FEES
Platinum Group Metals Concentrate (3 Months)9 375,00
White Matte7 500,00
Base Metal Concentrate7 500,00
NATURE OF FEEUSD
13 CD set of all scanned colour geological maps350,00
CD of Zimbabwe Geological Survey bulletins 1-10150.00
CD of short reports 1-48, 52 7 MRS50,00
Large geological map scanned image + EPO map JPEG (image file)50,00
Medium scanned geological map20,00
Small scanned geological map15,00
Reprint large bulletins40,00
Reprint medium bulletins15,00
Reprint small bulletins15,00
Large bulletins tiff (scanned image)20,00
Medium bulletins tiff (scanned image)15,00
Small bulletins tiff (scanned image)15,00
EPO map with geology (.jpeg)50,00
EPO map without geology (.jpeg)40,00
EPO schedules20,00
FEES FOR GEOPHYSICAL DATA

AND MAPS

Radiometric data80,00
3 CD set containing the CIDA aeromagnetic data180,00
1 CD set containing CIDA aeromagnetic data60,00
1 CD GRD files60,00
12,647 gravity stations (xyz) raw data60,00
Bulletin No.103 with 1:000 000 map40,00
1:1 000 000 IGRF corrected aeromagnetic map print60,00
1:1 000 000 IGRF corrected aeromagnetic digital map with geology60,00
1:1 000 000 scale IGRF corrected aeromagnetic map without geology60,00
1: 500 000 aeromagnetic map25,00
1:250 000 aeromagnetic map20,00
Phase I aeromagnetic maps set  1983150,00
Phase II aeromagnetic maps set 1988200,00
Phase III aeromagnetic maps set 1990250,00
NATURE OF FEEUSD
Ferro Alloy75,00/3 months
Refined Base Metals2 813,00
Processed Industrial Minerals, including Processed

Dimension Stone)

375,00
Unprocessed Industrial Minerals (Excluding Dimension Stone)-750,00
Dimension Stone Blocks5 625,00
Steel Products1 500,00
Steel Products (Small Consignment up to 30 tonnes)281,00
Cut and Polished diamond (per shipment)38,00
Rough/Uncut Diamonds (per shipment)7 500,00
Rough/ Uncut Emeralds (per shipment)188,00
Cut and Polished Emeralds (per shipment)38,00
Semi-precious stones (per shipment)38,00
Foundry/Industrial Scrap1 500,00
Samples for test work75,00
Samples above 100kg75,00
Samples below 100kg38,00
Gold Jewellery Permit5 000,00
Other Licences
Export of Raw Chrome ore/Concentrate (per 3

months)

1,875.00
Gold Jewellery Permit5 000,00/5 years
Custom Milling Licence3 750,00/year
Toll Elution Plant750,00/year
Carbon Movement Permit375,00/year
Retention Certificate (s.221B Finance Act No. 1 of 2014 amendment of s.199(3) Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05] 

1 500,00/5ha/year

Charges for Services in the Department of the Chief Government Mining Engineer
Exemptions/Permissions
Processing and granting of exemptions750,00
NATURE OF FEEUSD
Commissioning of plant, boilers and pressure vessels750,00
Registration fee as a testing authority2 250,00
Conducting Examinations
Full Blasting License (FBL) and replacement225,00
Mine Blasting Licence (MBL) endorsements and replacement150,00
Restricted Blasting Licence (RBL) and replacement38,00
Full Blasting License (FBL) with endorsement for

fiery Mines/Surface and replacement

225,00
Statutory Examinations
MSCC/ZGMD/MMCC/MED and MECC per subject38,00
Registration fee for examination38,00
Setting of examinations per subject75,00
Marking of examinations per script19,00
Explosives Permits and Licences
Storage Licence (approved container)75,00/year
Storage Licence (portable magazine)375,00/year
Storage Licence (immovable magazine)7 500,00 /5 years
Permit to acquire and possess explosives375,00 /year
Explosives import and export licence per consignment750,00
Licence to manufacture explosives at factory7 500,00 /5 years
Licence to manufacture explosives at mine750,00 /year
Provision of technical Service
Gyro per set up188,00
Surveying and Sampling150,00
Search fee (plans)4,00
Approval of Plans38,00
Siting of Works Plan38,00
NATURE OF FEEUSD
Permits to Export Exploration Samples
All Samples per consignment1 875,00
Penalties
Operating without a Custom Milling Licence3 750,00
Operating without a Toll Elution Plant Permit1 500,00
Breach of Operation Suspension Order375,00
Resumption of operations after suspension of operation order375,00
Failure to maintain Beacons (For the 1st Month

– not exceeding Level 3, Level 1- Monthly there- after. Section 375 as amended by the Criminal Penalties Act 2002)

Transporting or Processing Carbon without Carbon movement permit7 500,00
Transporting Ore without an Ore movement permit375,00
PART III
CHARGES FOR GEOLOGICALBULLETINS

AND MAPS

Large bulletins with folded map inserted50,00
Medium bulletins with folded map inserted30,00
Small bulletins with folded map inserted20,00
Short reports with folded map inserted20,00
Geological map of Zimbabwe 1:000 00020,00
Gold deposits maps 1:000 00020,00
Tectonic maps 1:000 00020,00
Base metals and industrial mineral maps 1:000 00020,00
Exclusive Prospecting Order map with geology (print)40,00
Miscellaneous maps reprint (color)40,00
Geological map to accompany reports 1:100 00015,00
FEES FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS
Vectorised geological map of Zimbabwe100,00

 

Illegal miners ejected from Sandawana

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Illegal miners ejected from Sandawana

One of the country’s biggest mining group, Kuvimba Mining House has driven away illegal lithium miners from its Sandawana claims to pave way for exploration as the company seek to quantify its resource for large-scale operations.

Rudairo Mapuranga

While Kuvimba gave the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) a portion of its claims as a tribute which thousands of youth from Mberengwa are now working on, the other claims were reserved for the former who is expected to work on exploration.

Illegal Miners invaded the lands rendering it difficult for Kuvimba to carry out exploration leading to the partly-owned government company seeking assistance to chase away the miners.

Speaking to this publication the ZMF President Ms Henrietta Rushwaya welcomed the development by Kuvimba to bring sanity to the area as the activities of illegal miners were putting the name of the Federation to disrepute as authorities were unable to distinguish between the Federation’s miners and illegal miners.

“The people that were now mining are illegal miners who allocated themselves non-designated areas to mine. Kuvimba is doing its exploration and we are yet to be deployed on areas that they deem fit after exploration. If people invade an area without permission, they must be removed. This is in accordance with the Zimbabwe Mining Laws. We cannot support disorderly mining and this should be dismissed with the contempt it deserves. Property rights must be respected at all times. Those with ZMF registration cards will soon be deployed in the designated areas.

It was also reported that illegal miners were posing Safety, Health and Environment risks as well as enabling the smuggling of the “white gold” by selling to unscrupulous buyers.

“It came to our realization that those who were now digging haphazardly were unauthorized and were not people from Mberengwa and they were selling the lithium to illegal buyers whose trucks were now a common phenomenon in Mberengwa. Health issues were now a big challenge and the wear and tear of the roads and the small bridges. The locals were now adversely affected considering that no taxes were paid and the Rural District Council was prejudiced in the process. There was more disorder than anything and as ZMF, we requested that order be restored. The Area has been peaceful in the last three days and we thank the Acting President and the Police for ensuring that sanity prevails in Mberengwa. Once normalcy returns, and exploration is done officially registered groupings will be allowed to Kuvimba designated mining areas meant for small-scale miners. Let’s also bear in mind that SI 213 of 2022 Section 4 b 1 and 2 makes illegal mining an offence that can result in a jail sentence. I would like to appeal to the sector to exercise patience and tolerance when it comes to mining issues. Above all, the place belongs to Kuvimba and let’s allow them the opportunity to show us designated areas to mine from and not the other way round,” Ms Rushwaya said.

Illegal miners have been causing havoc across the country with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) carrying out an operation called “Chikorokoza Chapera” to clamp down on illegal miners who often end up engaging in violence and land degradation among other ills. The decade-old operation by October 2021 had 50 000 illegal miners arrested.

Surge in early commitments ahead of investing in African Mining Indaba

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Surge in early commitments ahead of investing in African Mining Indaba
Key government leaders and policymakers across the globe are signing up in their numbers ahead of the world’s largest mining investment event, Investing in African Mining Indaba. Indaba is returning to Cape Town in February 2023 with an impressive speaker line-up comprising thought leaders and decision-makers from across the mining industry.

“We saw a record-breaking Indaba in May 2022 that really set the tone for the industry and for post-pandemic events as we lead up to February 2023. We are seeing a lot of early commitment and we are encouraged by the interest we have already received. This really reaffirms the importance of the Indaba, that it is given the upmost attention and support by state officials and is really driving positive policy change across the continent.” said Simon Ford, Portfolio Director, Investing in African Mining Indaba.

Leading the charge of government leaders that will be in attendance are South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe and Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel.

Government leaders from mining-producing countries in Africa include the Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Gbemisola Ruqayyah Saraki; Ghanaian Minister of Land and Natural Resources, Samuel Jinapor and the Ghanaian Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker; as well as the Zambian Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe.

Investing in African Mining Indaba continues to garner significant support across the continent, with government officials from Chad, Ethiopia, Botswana, Central African Republic, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Somalia and South Sudan having also made early commitments.

On the global front, the United States of America Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, Jose W. Fernandez, will attend. He will be joined by Special Presidential Coordinator Amos Hochstein. Fernandez last visited South Africa in August 2022 where he participated in the US-South Africa Strategic Dialogue and co-chaired sessions that explored ways to deepen bilateral cooperation on climate and energy issues, as well as strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

The theme for 2023 is ‘Unlocking African Mining Investment: Stability, Security, and Supply’ and will feature speakers who will consider the challenges and opportunities facing the continent’s mining industry as it seeks ways to bolster its economic power amid the global rush to secure supply for greener energy transition.

Attendees will hear from global mining leadership including Anglo-American Chief Executive, Duncan Wanblad; Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive – Minerals, Sinead Kaufman; CEO of Exxaro Resources, Dr Nombasa Tsengwa; Minerals Council South Africa CEO, Roger Baxter; Gécamines SA Chairman Alphonse Kaputo Kalubi, and CEO of ICMM, Rohitesh Dhawan.

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