The government of Zimbabwe in an endeavour to enable the growth and development of Artisanal and Small scale miners (ASM), will establish the Mining Industry Loan Fund to support miners through mining established loans and plant and equipment hire loan
Chakari-based Dalny mine which shut down in July 2022 is currently in the process of building a small-scale plant at the mine’s locale in Chakari which will be operational on completion sources have revealed. The struggling gold mine has been
Spencer Manguwa has been appointed FS Mining Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rudairo Mapuranga In a statement seen by this publication, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) CEO, Mr Wellington Takavarasha announced that Spencer was appointed CEO of FS Mining, a special
The Founder of Mthandazo Women Miners Association Trust Sithembile Ndlovu has called on the government and the business community to extend a hand in funding women’s gold projects as women in mining seek to grow from small-scale to medium-scale mining.
Amidst an increase in the number of students seeking industrial attachment in mining firms for work-related learning, the industry is failing to absorb a large number of students, a poll has shown. Anerudo Mapuranga With only 26 per cent of
One of Africa’s most decorated gemologists and former Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) Mineral Evaluator, Eng. Clever Sithole, has joined the Africa Institute of Small Scale Mining (AISSM) as Director of Innovation and Business Intelligence. Sithole joins the AISSM
Mining often sets up a direct competition with small-scale agriculture for control of land. “Si a la vida, no a la mina” (Yes to life, no to the mine) is a rallying cry heard across many parts of rural Latin America
Over 50 people believed to be part of Machete gangs have been arrested by the police in Shurugwi in an operation to curb crime and violence which is rife in small-scale gold mining. Prince Sunduzani Police launched an operation code-named
The protection of workers remains a priority for mining companies as zero harm policies continue to gain traction. Rudairo Mapuranga The mining industry in Zimbabwe has taken necessary measures to see through the achievement of the zero-harm mantra. The country’s
Gold mining in Zimbabwe is a major mainstay for millions in the Southern African country. There are over 4 000 recorded gold deposits in Zimbabwe of which nearly all of them are located on ancient workings. The country remains under-explored