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Kavango Pioneers Formalisation of Informal Mining in Filabusi with Inclusive Resettlement Plan
Kavango Resources has launched an ambitious project to transform an informal mining settlement in Filabusi into a regulated, productive, and sustainable operation, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Operating in the Hillside Mine area within Filabusi’s mineral-rich...
Five Men Jailed for Illegal Gold Prospecting in Zvishavane
Five men have been sentenced to two years in prison each after being convicted of illegal gold prospecting in Zvishavane, as authorities continue cracking down on unlawful mining activities across the country, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
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Legal Battle Looms as Community Challenges Shuntai’s Illegal Cement Factory
The Chegutu community, led by Bryden Country School, is considering legal action to halt the development of an illegal cement and brick molding plant, along with a nearby limestone quarry proposed by Shuntai Investments, a Chinese...
Jinan Mining Employee Gets 20 Years for Axe Murder in Midlands
In a landmark ruling, the Midlands Special High Court Circuit has sentenced Evans Fungato, a 32-year-old employee of Jinan Mining Company in Gweru, to 20 years in prison for the murder of 23-year-old Kudakwashe Midzi, Mining...
Eight Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gold Prospecting in Penhalonga
In a significant crackdown on illegal mining activities, the Mutare Magistrate’s Court has sentenced eight individuals to two years in prison each for illegally prospecting for gold at a farm in Penhalonga without a licence, Mining...
Two Illegal Miners Narrowly Escape Death at Mazowe’s Lonhro Site Amid Rising Concerns Over Fatalities
In a near-tragic incident last week, two illegal miners narrowly escaped death at Mazowe’s Lonhro site, a location notorious for unregulated mining activities.The miners were working underground at the infamous Jumbo Mine when a collapse nearly...
African Countries to Adopt Best Practices to Combat Illicit Flows in the Mining Sector
In efforts to combat illicit financial flows in the continent's extractive sector, African countries are being advised to adopt global best standards, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
This development comes as African countries face an even...
African Countries Urged to Adopt Global Standards to Tackle Illicit Flows in the Mining Sector
In an effort to curb the widespread issue of illicit financial flows plaguing Africa's extractive sector, African nations have been urged to adopt global best practices and standards, a move seen as essential for addressing the...
Two Dead in Mberengwa Mining Shaft Collapse
Mberengwa, Zimbabwe – January 9, 2025 - Two people are feared to have died on the spot after a 22-meter-deep mine shaft collapsed while they were illegally mining at Knot Brothers Farm in Mberengwa. The tragic...
Mining Sector Audit Reveals Compliance Gaps in Small-Scale Operations
The Responsible Mining Audit (RMA) has unveiled significant compliance issues within the country’s small-scale mining operations, with violations ranging from unsafe working conditions to environmental mismanagement, raising concerns about the need for stricter enforcement and better...
Tackling Challenges in Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector: How the AMSZ is Supporting Mine Surveyors
The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) is set to take place from November 20–22, 2024, in the serene resort town of Nyanga. This year’s event, themed “From...
Achieving Mining Targets: At What Cost to the Environment?
As Zimbabwe strives to meet its ambitious mining targets, concerns are growing over the environmental toll of these activities, Mining Zimbabwe reports.By Rudairo MapurangaPhanuel Mangisi, Manager of Environmental Impact Assessments and Ecosystem Protection at the Environmental...
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