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Zimbabwe's decision to suspend all raw lithium and mineral exports has triggered a dramatic surge in international lithium prices, confirming what industry insiders have long known: this southern African nation is now a strategic player that...

In an effort to develop the country’s former mines to their former glory and unlock Zimbabwe’s underground wealth, Mutapa Gold Resources is implementing a pragmatic and phased strategy for the historic Elvington Mine in Chegutu, transitioning...

After taking a deep insight into the gazetted Mines and Minerals Bill, I shall be writing, in series, the said analysis, bordering both on the policy perspective and clause-by-clause analysis. i. To begin with, the amendment of...

Zimbabwe's mining sector stands at a fiscal crossroads, with the recent and proposed increases in mineral royalty rates, designed to capture greater state revenue during commodity booms, triggering profound concern across the industry, Mining Zimbabwe can...

...as Govt Moves to Plug Gaps in Previous RMA Audits The Government has warned that the days of unchecked non-compliance in Zimbabwe’s mining operations are over, as authorities move swiftly to close gaps identified in previous Responsible...

While their contribution to the national fiscus is undeniable, artisanal mining, although a reserved sector for citizens, has been trapped in a legislative paradox that leaves its practitioners vulnerable and disenfranchised, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo...

Fresh evidence from the Ministry of Mines, police dockets, and High Court applications reveals that the Chinese investor recently convicted of a massive gold ore theft is now at the centre of a sophisticated new alleged...

In an effort to ensure Zimbabwe is safeguarded from potential grey-listing by the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) have been called upon to become frontline champions of financial compliance and...

In an effort to ensure the government intervenes and holds investors accountable to the country’s laws and regulations, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President Ms. Henrietta Rushwaya has issued a stark warning against foreign investors who are...

A miner in Chinhoyi has been fined for failing to renew his firearm license, a case that comes amid a sweeping national police operation targeting illegal weapons and expired certificates, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo Mapuranga The...

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has clarified confusion over General Notice 1 of 2025, stressing that no one has been marginalised and that mine surveyors are simply performing their duties, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By...

• Peggers Say It Breaches Secrecy and Is Costly to Miners Certified Registered Approved Prospectors (CRAP holders), widely known as peggers, together with some miners across Zimbabwe, have petitioned the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development over...