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RioZim Drags its Unpaid Workers to Court Over “Illegal” Strike
RioZim Limited has taken its employees to court over what it says is an unlawful industrial strike, as the workers demand updated salaries, which were last paid in July.By Ryan ChigocheAccording to court documents, Rio Zim...
Mining Without a License Leads to a Two-Year Prison Term
In a crackdown on illegal mining activities, two men have been sentenced to two years in prison for prospecting without a license, highlighting the risks of unauthorized gold mining along Chivero Road, the National Prosecuting Authority...
Ban All Foreign Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe
While Zimbabwe is actively seeking investment in the mining industry to drive economic growth and achieve the Vision 2030 goals, there has been a strong call from miners and leaders alike for responsible investment, Mining Zimbabwe...
ZMF backs government’s ban on riverbed mining
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has welcomed the government's decision to ban alluvial, or riverbed, mining, citing its detrimental effects on the environment and the organization's efforts to promote responsible and sustainable mining practices.By Rudairo MapurangaSpeaking...
EMA Pushing for Stiffer Penalties for Irresponsible Mining
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA), in its efforts to enforce responsible mining practices, is currently in talks with the government to introduce more punitive penalties for irresponsible miners who are damaging the environment.By Ryan ChigocheThis development...
Zimbabwe bans riverbed, alluvial mining with immediate effect
The government has immediately banned all mining and desiltation activities in riverbeds, citing their lack of tangible benefits to the country and the increasing environmental degradation of rivers, Cabinet announced.Cabinet stated that pollution, siltation, and degradation...
Illegal Miners ordered to Vacate Mazowe or Face the full wrath of the law
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a notice to illegal miners from Mazowe Mine Lease 35 to vacate the area by July 13, 2024, or face the full wrath of the law.By Patricia RwafaThe eviction...
Minister Calls for Sustainable Mining to Combat Environmental Damage in Midlands
The Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon. Owen Ncube, has raised alarms over the severe environmental damage caused by irresponsible mining activities along the Great Dyke.Speaking to government officials, Miners, and Shurugwi...
A surge in Mining Accidents: 237 Fatalities Reported in 2023
Deputy Chief Government Mining Engineer Tapererwa Paswavaviri has expressed grave concern over the rising number of accidents and fatalities plaguing the mining sector.Kelvin SungisoDrawing attention to the alarming statistics at the Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe...
Illegal Miners Threaten Safety at Eureka Gold Mine
While they have always been known to be a menace in shutdown mining operations or those under care and maintenance, illegal miners are at it again at Dallaglio-owned Eureka Gold Mine in Guruve, posing a serious...
Police arrest 55 illegal miners at Battlefields
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) arrested 55 illegal miners in Battlefields, Kadoma, under Operation Clean Up, meant to bring sanity to the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.Rudairo MapurangaPosting on its Twitter page, the Zimbabwe Republic Police...
Illegal miner killed at Fools mine
An illegal miner has been killed at the Under Care and Maintenance Fools mine in the Hopefountain area after being involved in ore-grabbing misdeeds.Rudairo MapurangaThe illegal miner, identified as Nkosilathi Ngoma, was allegedly thrown into a...
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