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Price Slump and Challenges Force Artisanal Miners to Abandon Zimbabwe’s Lithium Fields
A significant exodus of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASM) from Zimbabwe's lithium sector has been revealed in a new study, with many abandoning their mine sites entirely due to economic pressures and operational challenges, Mining Zimbabwe...
Ten Highest Paying Minerals for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in 2025
In 2025, Artisanal and Small-scale miners (ASM) continue to play a vital role in global mineral production. While still frowned upon, the sector plays a critical role producing 60% of the total gold output in countries...
BREAKING: Small-scale miners to hold a workshop to scrutinise the Mines and Minerals Bill
In response to the gazetting of the long-awaited Zimbabwe Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025, the country's biggest body that represents artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF), has announced plans to convene a...
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...
Gold Boom Fuels Formalisation and Growth in Small-Scale Mining: Kupfuwa
The continued surge in gold prices has significantly transformed Zimbabwe's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, driving a wave of formalisation, mechanisation, and professionalisation across the country, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
According to Young Miners...
Pickstone Tragedy Sparks Call for Stronger ASM–Large-Scale Mine Relations
The tragic loss of four lives at Pickstone Peerless Mine in Chegutu has prompted renewed calls from the government and industry leaders for urgent reforms to improve safety and foster better relationships between large-scale mines and...
ZMF to Name and Shame Illegal Chrome Miners as Night-Time Raids Worsen
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has issued a stern warning to unscrupulous chrome miners who have taken to violating legal mining rights under the cover of darkness, vowing to “name and shame” offenders as a way...
ASM Miners the New Heroes of Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa
By Ryan Chigoche
The Government of Zimbabwe has hailed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) as the country’s new heroes, recognizing their critical role in strengthening the local economy. These miners are expected to help Zimbabwe reach 50...
Government Backs Small-Scale Miners as Q1 Gold Exceeds Target
The Zimbabwean government has reiterated its strong support for Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), emphasising their critical role in the country’s mining sector following a successful start to 2025.
By Ryan Chigoche
The government’s commitment comes as new...
Victory for Small Scale Miners: Gold Incentive Threshold Slashed to 500g!
The country’s sole gold buyer and exporter, Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), has made a critical revision to its incentive threshold that will directly benefit Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM). The new incentive policy, effective immediately, reduces...
ZMF renews Calls for Ban on Foreigners in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has urged a ban on foreign participation in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM), stating that foreign investors with claims smaller than 50 hectares should no longer operate in the sector. This...
Gold Deliveries Increase by Over 26% in 2024, Small-Scale Miners Dominate with a 21% Surge
Gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) saw a substantial increase of 26.65% in 2024 compared to 2023, largely driven by small-scale miners whose deliveries surged by over 21%. Mining Zimbabwe can confirm that small-scale miners...
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