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ZIMBABWE is producing close to 100 tonnes of gold, but the bulk of that is being lost to the black market as small-scale miners, who are the main producers in the country, shun official channels, a...

DUE of the unique dangers in mining operations, workers need extensive safety training. Mandatory and optional training is widely available to mining professionals,rapidly raising the safety standards of this industry.Compulsory Training Programs for MinersMost mining countries mandate that each...

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested a foreign national in connection with an alleged US$1.5 million mining investment fraud, as authorities intensify efforts to curb financial crimes and illegal mineral activities in the sector. According to a press...

In a move to protect Zimbabwe’s endangered water bodies, Cabinet has received and approved a progress report on the nationwide ban on alluvial mining, signalling a shift from enforcement to active rehabilitation, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By...

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has thrown its weight behind the government's immediate suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, with federation president Ms. Henrietta Rushwaya warning that the organisation will not hesitate to...

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...

Zimbabwe's gold mining sector stands on the cusp of a defining year, with projections from the 2026 State of the Mining Industry Report outlining a path from approximately 47 tons in 2025 to a target of...

Zimbabwe’s mining industry has recorded a significant improvement in safety performance in 2025, with new data pointing to a sharp 25% decline in fatal accidents across the sector, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Ryan Chigoche The findings are...