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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...
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...
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