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More than $1.5 billion of gold is smuggled out of Zimbabwe every year, depriving the cash-strapped economy of crucial foreign-exchange revenues, according to research organization International Crisis Group.The gold is illegally shipped from the southern African...

As the sun sets marking the end of another day, the mining town of Shamva suddenly comes to life. People from all walks of life including illegal gold miners, some already intoxicated ll-up the numerous nightspots...

Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has shown its concern over the upsurge of accidents in small-scale mines due to a lack of knowledge among mining communities. By Shantel Chisango On its Twitter platform, ZELA has accredited the increase...

Zimbabwe is reportedly losing more than US$100 million a month through gold smuggling, according to Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe.The government has been, for eons, trying to fight gold leakages but with little success. This article will...

Christopher Columbus once said, “those who had something of gold were in possession of something of great value on earth and a substance to even help souls to paradise.”By Sharon TsuroGold is a non-reactive transition metal...

The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has denounced irresponsible mining and lamented that such practices are placing human and animal lives at risk, creating irreparable damage to the environment. By Shantel Chisango ZELA shunned the practice of illegal...

Ten gold miners are feared to have been buried alive at Premiere Mining area along Mutare river in Mutasa District, Manicaland.Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Mr Nick Mangwana on his...

The Mines Ministry has promised to deal with all hurdles in the mining sector that limits progress and growth for miners and the country’s economy. By Shantell Chisango Speaking at the 2021 pre-budget expectations of the mining sector...

Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has proposed to the mining ministry to assist in the success of achieving the 2023 twelve billion mining industry. Speaking at the 2021 pre-budget expectations of the mining sector in Zimbabwe held at...

Notorious gold dealer, Baron Dube (44) of Habane Extension Township in Esigodini has been sentenced to an effective 10 years in prison for killing a member of a rival gang following a dispute at a mine.Bulawayo...

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Nkayi has urged the public to venture into the mining industry through the proper right channels after three suspects were arrested for selling liquor illegally to gold panners at a local...

A local publication last week wrote an article alleging security service chiefs were concerned about the rampant gold smuggling from the country and had resolved that several licences will be cancelled and stakeholders will be vetted...