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Esigodini artisanal gold miner dies in shaft collapse
AN illegal gold panner died while his counterpart sustained injuries after a shaft they were working in collapsed on them at a mine in Esigodini.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident...
Two artisanal gold miners buried alive
TWO illegal gold panners died after a shaft they were working in collapsed and buried them at a mine in West Nicholson.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident which occurred on...
Planet Gold Advocates for Explicit Inclusion of Artisanal Miners in Mines Bill
The Planet Gold Zimbabwe project has revealed that it is actively lobbying for the explicit inclusion and definition of artisanal miners within the forthcoming Mines and Minerals Bill, arguing that the current draft overlooks a key...
Mnangagwa Backs Gold-Based Currency and Recognises Artisanal Miners as Economic Drivers
In a powerful declaration of Zimbabwe's economic direction, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to anchoring the national currency in physical gold reserves—while simultaneously acknowledging the crucial role of artisanal and small-scale miners...
Redcliff artisanal miner clubbed to death in gold rush
An illegal artisanal miner from Redcliff died after he was severely beaten by a gang of machete-wielding gold panners who are believed to have been working with a mine owner in Banacort, Redcliff resettlement areas.It has...
Zimbabwe’s Mining Academy Set to Transform Artisanal Gold Sector
A new initiative is set to professionalise Zimbabwe’s artisanal gold mining sector, equipping miners with the skills, tools, and knowledge to operate safely, responsibly, and profitably, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
The Mining Academy, being developed...
Bodies of Silobela miners retrieved, recovery Operation Concludes
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has officially confirmed the devastating conclusion to the mining tragedy that unfolded at Auriga 47 Mine this week, with recovery teams successfully retrieving the bodies of all seven artisanal miners who...
Jena Mines Gold Production Increases 25%
Kuvimba Mining House (KMH)-owned Jena Mines has demonstrated a robust operational recovery, reporting a significant 25 percent surge in gold production for the quarter ended 30 September 2025. The impressive quarterly performance signals a positive turnaround...
Bat Guano and Clay Officially Declared Minerals Under New Statutory Instrument
The Minister of Mines and Mining Development has gazetted Statutory Instrument 169 of 2025 — the Mines and Minerals (Declaration of Minerals) Notice, 2025 — officially declaring bat guano and clay as minerals under the country’s mining laws.The new regulation,...
Canada Backs Mercury-Free Gold Drive Through Planet Gold Zimbabwe
Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) sector, pledging continued backing for initiatives that aim to eliminate mercury use through the Planet Gold Zimbabwe programme, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
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Zimbabwe Leads Africa in Reducing Mercury Use in Gold Processing
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a continental leader in reducing mercury use in gold processing, having made notable progress toward eliminating the toxic substance from small-scale mining operations, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
This was revealed...
Death of a River: My Journey into the Heart of Makaha’s Gold Frenzy
The map is a lie. It shows the Manyuchi River as a graceful blue vein curling through the belly of Makaha. But the map doesn’t show the pits. It doesn’t show the mountains of discarded rubble....
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