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Zimbabwe’s small-scale miners are on the verge of a major shift in how they extract gold. Through the Planet Gold Zimbabwe initiative, the government is rolling out new technologies and support structures to eliminate mercury use...

The Planet Gold Zimbabwe project is targeting a major environmental milestone—eliminating over 4.85 tonnes of mercury from the country’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) sector over the next five years, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo...

Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), Zimbabwe’s sole authorised gold buyer and exporter, is reshaping the country’s approach to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) through a multi-faceted strategy centred on responsible sourcing, formalisation, community empowerment, and logistical innovation,...

Toronto Stock Exchange-listed exploration and development concern, International Lithium Corp (ILC), is preparing to announce the results of its exclusive prospecting orders (EPOs), valued at US$219,250, which will mark the beginning of its mining operations in...

Zimbabwe’s government is taking action to support a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector, launching a $23.7 million USD project to reduce mercury across mine sites in the country. A toxic chemical used to extract gold from...

The 5th planetGOLD annual conference wrapped up on the 7th of June in Talisay, Batangas, Philippines, drawing 206 delegates from 23 countries, including Zimbabwe.By Wellington TakavarashaThe event, held from June 3rd to 6th, 2024, focused on...

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) continues to gain international recognition, with its CEO, Wellington Takavarasha, invited to speak at the upcoming planetGOLD Global Forum.This significant event, set to take place from June 3-5, 2024, in the...

There seems to be limited research on geological exploration and mining of Guano islands or caverns within the cratons of Africa. The reasons remain unknown, probably it is due to the fact that they are not...

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 of two closely related terms, precious stones and gemstones. Precious stones are...

Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Midlands Province Chairman, Makumba Nyenje, has raised a red flag over the proposed Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, warning that while it makes progress in recognising small-scale mining, it still fails to...

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has urged artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) to formalise their operations to gain access to government support, including technical assistance and funding. By Ryan Chigoche This call was made by Chief...

In a world where responsible mining is increasingly non-negotiable, the key to a sustainable future may lie not just in stricter policies, but in a single, powerful principle: respect, Chancellor Chidziva, the Deputy Provincial Mining Director...