Tag: Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)
Geo Associates has drilled just two wells across its 360,000-hectare Mzarabani licence, meaning the project's true potential remains largely untapped, according to founder and managing director Paul Chimbodza.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Speaking at the Chamber of Mines Annual...
THERE is abundant capital sloshing around Zimbabwe's economy waiting to find a home in the mining sector, but a disconnect between available funds and accessible investment opportunities is preventing locals from participating in the country's mineral...
Gold Deliveries Increase 46.9% in 2025, ASM Sector Nearly Smashes Prior Year’s Total
Zimbabwe's gold mining sector delivered a historic and record-shattering performance in 2025, officially surpassing the national 40-tonne target a month early and posting a...
Collaborative Reforms Reshape Zimbabwe’s ASM Sector, Says ZELO
Through a combination of civil society organisations’ efforts, miners’ advocacy, and responsive government action, Zimbabwe is undertaking significant reforms to formalise and improve the...
ZMF–AMSZ Partnership Ushers in New Era of Formalisation and Technical Compliance for ASM
In a landmark development poised to advance the formalisation and safety of Zimbabwe’s Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF)...
Fidelity Leads National Push for Responsible ASM Gold Trade with Mobile Units, Traceability, and Community Empowerment
Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), Zimbabwe’s sole authorised gold buyer and exporter, is reshaping the country’s approach to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) through a...
Discovery Ambulances to Offer Free First Aid Training to ASM
In a groundbreaking partnership to enhance safety within Zimbabwe’s Artisanal and small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector, Discovery Ambulances has joined forces with the Zimbabwe Miners...
ZMF, Discovery Ambulances Partner to Boost Safety and Health in ASM
In a significant development aimed at improving health and safety within the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, Discovery Ambulances is set to enter...
ZMF renews Calls for Ban on Foreigners in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has urged a ban on foreign participation in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM), stating that foreign investors with claims...
‘No ASM Ban, Only Safety First’ – Kunaka
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has clarified that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Zimbabwe has neither been stopped nor banned, addressing...
ZELA Pledges Support for ASM ESG Compliance, Community Development, and Policy Advancements
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has committed to supporting the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector, the government, and large-scale mining companies through...
Ten Reasons Why Zimbabwe Should Ban Foreign Mining in the ASM Sector
Local players in the mining small-scale mining sector have been advocating for the government to scrutinize the nature of investments that foreigners intend to...
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...
ZIMSHEC to Conduct ASM Mining SHE Toolkit in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Mining Safety Health and Environment Council (ZIMSHEC) will conduct an artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) training program,...
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