Tag: Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
A new chapter is unfolding in the global rare earths race as China's rare earth exports surged in June, signalling a potential trade war thaw, just as the United States prepares to launch a rare earth...
Bikita Minerals has announced plans to establish a US$400 million smelting facility—a move that signals the company’s firm commitment to deepening local beneficiation and capturing greater economic value from the country's vast lithium and rare mineral...
‘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...
Ministry of Mines Halts Issuance of Special Grants
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has announced a temporary suspension of issuing Special Grants, according to a public notice released earlier this...
Anjin Diamonds Targets 1 Million Carats Amid Challenges
Chinese diamond mining company Anjin Investments, operating in Zimbabwe’s Chiadzwa diamond fields, has set an ambitious target of producing 1 million carats in 2025,...
Budget Allocation to the Ministry of Mines Insignificant for Economic Growth
Mining has long been the cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s economy. It accounts for more than 60% of the country’s export earnings, contributes about 12% to...
Lack of Inspection Vehicles, Contributing to Illegal Mining Surge in Zimbabwe
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is grappling with severe resource constraints, with a shortage of inspection vehicles hampering its ability to enforce...
Mining Sector Audit Reveals Compliance Gaps in Small-Scale Operations
The Responsible Mining Audit (RMA) has unveiled significant compliance issues within the country’s small-scale mining operations, with violations ranging from unsafe working conditions to...
Ministry of Mines Allocated US$22.16 Million in 2025 Budget
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has been allocated ZiG$664.8 million, equivalent to approximately US$22.16 million, as part of the 2025 budget announced...
MVSZ Commits to Auditing Mines Ventilation Lab and Recommending Technology
The Mine Ventilation Society of Zimbabwe (MVSZ) has committed to auditing the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development's Ventilation Lab in Gweru. MVSZ will...
Deliberations at ZAMI: Towards a Just Transition and Responsible Mining
Last week, private and non-governmental organizations, alongside various government departments, convened at the 13th Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) 2024 in Bulawayo to discuss...
Ministry of Mines invites Manicaland Miners for a Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness Campaign
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is launching a week-long Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness Campaign aimed at Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM)...
Mines Perm Sec to Headline Mine Ventilation Conference
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Pfungwa Kunaka, will headline the upcoming Mine Ventilation Society of Zimbabwe (MVSZ) Conference...
Lithium Producers in Talks with Govt on Reasonable Beneficiation Timelines
Lithium producers in Zimbabwe are collaborating with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to establish realistic timelines for beneficiation, amid declining prices in...
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