Tag: Minister of Mines and Mining Development
Zimbabwe recorded approximately 150 mining fatalities in the nine months to September 30, 2026, up from 132 deaths in the whole of 2025, prompting Deputy Chief Government Mining Engineer Tapererwa Paswavaviri to call for greater access...
The Zimbabwe National Institute of Rock Engineering (ZINIRE) has called for rock-engineering solutions that can be applied across mining operations of different sizes, with particular attention to ground support and the prevention of fatalities in artisanal...
Minister Kambamura Assumes Strategic Patronage of ZMF
In a strategic move to deepen collaboration between the government and the mining community, the newly appointed Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon....
Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference & Fair Postponed to Q1 2026
The Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) has announced that the inaugural Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference & Fair, which was scheduled to take place this October,...
No Environmental Responsibility? Lose Your Mining Title Warns Minister Chitando
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon Winston Chitando, has issued his sternest warning yet to mining operators flouting environmental and legal regulations:...
Government Backs Small-Scale Miners as Q1 Gold Exceeds Target
The Zimbabwean government has reiterated its strong support for Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), emphasising their critical role in the country’s mining sector following...
Chitando to Lead Discussions at Swedish Embassy Sustainable Mining Expo
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon. Winston Chitando, will head a high-level business networking event focused on advancing sustainability in Zimbabwe’s mining...
No to Raw Lithium Exports – Chitando
Zimbabwe has been making significant strides to position itself as a key player in the global lithium market. The country’s lithium resources, currently at...
New Mines and Minerals Act to Hit Parliament by May 2025
In a long-awaited move, Zimbabwe is set to table a revised version of its Mines and Minerals Act in Parliament by May 2025. The...
Miners Urged to Prioritize Safety and Environmental Protection During Rainy Season
As Zimbabwe enters the rainy season, Minister of Mines and Mining Development Hon. Winston Chitando has called on mining companies to intensify safety measures...
Zimplats Smelter to Begin Processing Mimosa’s Concentrates in January – Chitando
Mining Zimbabwe reports that the country’s second-biggest platinum group metals (PGMs) producer, Mimosa Mining Company, will start toll processing its concentrates at Zimplats’ recently expanded...
Chitando Reveals Alarming Audit Findings, Warns of Strict Action
The Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon. Winston Chitando, has revealed alarming findings from the yet-to-be-released Responsible Mining Initiative audit. He warned that...
Government to Unveil US$10 Million fund for Chrome and Gemstone Miners
In an effort to promote the chrome and gemstone Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) in Zimbabwe, the government will unveil a US$10 million funding...
Zimbabwe rakes in US$20 billion in mineral exports
The Zimbabwe mining industry in the last five years realized a total of US$20 billion from mineral exports, the Minister of Mines and Mining...
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