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Residents of C-Mine in Mberengwa who had settled at the mine since its closure in 1999 have been evicted by the new owner.By Regererai MuchineripiThe mineworkers, their children and illegal settlers/miners are now homeless after the...

SHURUGWI and many other towns across the country are blessed with an outstanding mineral endowment but the impacts of artisanal gold mining on the environment, health and education are as many as the components that incite...

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that it arrested Ncube Thokozani a security guard at Lyn Mine, Filabusi on Wednesday for allegedly killing a 22-year-old illegal miner Martin Sibanda at the mine. Anerudo Mapuranga Although it is...

GWANDA, the provincial capital of Matabeleland South province has over the years grown in leaps and bounds with potential to become a sought-after business hub.The town, which is a transit route for travellers to and from...

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD) in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Mashonaland central have embarked on a safety awareness tour to improve Safety and Awareness of miners in the province. Vongai Mbara The workshop...

ARTISANAL miners have been blamed for causing the spread of HIV and tuberculosis in Matabeleland South province.Matabeleland South TB/HIV officer Norbert Singine told Southern Eye that the province has huge mineral deposits, resulting in the influx of artisanal...

Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mineral Workers Union secretary-general Justice Chinhema has warned that there is a high likelihood of mining accidents this rainy season due to the poor state of shafts in many mines dotted around...

The mining industry in Zimbabwe plays a significant role in the development of the country as it brings in foreign currency, contributes to government revenue and provides for infrastructure development.Dumisani NyoniSince 2009, the mining sector has...

ZIMBABWE’S defunct steel producer, Zisco, should leverage on its foundries and coke ovens that are still operational to produce mining and farming equipment as a first step towards the firm’s resuscitation, an official has said.The Redcliff-based...

About 600 gold claims owned by small-scale miners in Matabeleland South province have been forfeited to the Mines ministry after the owners failed to pay inspection fees.Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) general council secretary Philemon Mokuele, who...

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Chikuti have arrested Doesmore Charumari (49) in connection with a murder case that occurred at the Afro-Asia Gold mine on 02/10/21 at about 0800 hrs.The suspect fired one shot into...

Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Mashonaland West Provincial chairperson Mr Timothy Chizuzu praised the small-scale miners in Kadoma for showing dedication to the growth and development of artisanal and small-scale mining. Rudairo Mapuranga In an interview with Mining Zimbabwe...