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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...

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in identifying and locating the families of 20 Zimbabwean nationals who perished in a tragic mining accident in South Africa during...

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 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. By...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...