April 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe Accused of Smuggling Ivory, Diamonds Without Her Husband's Knowledge
The late former President Robert Mugabe's wife, Grace allegedly used her position to smuggle diamonds and ivory out of the country without her husband's knowledge, according to the… Read more »
April 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Gold Mafia - Angry Zimbabweans Vent On Mnangagwa's Easter Prayer
OVER a hundred people took to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's social media handles to vent their frustrations at revelations of massive looting by those close to him, termed Gold… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Miners Federation Distances Rushwaya From Circulating 'Gold Mafia' Documentary Audio
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has distanced its president, Henrietta Rushwaya from an audio circulating on social media platforms disguised as a response to the recently… Read more »
March 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: 'Gold Smuggler' Henrietta Rushwaya Set to Get Off the Hook
Zimbabwe Miners Federation President Henrietta Rushwaya, who was arrested in October 2020 for allegedly trying to smuggle gold out of the country, appears set to be acquitted due… Read more »
March 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: UK-Based Marula Mining Set to Tap Into Zim's Lithium Resource
ENGLAND based mining investor, Marula Mining PLC - Haywards Heath has tabled plans to establish a new mining subsidiary in Zimbabwe which will focus on the fast growing battery… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Artisanal Miners Write to Mnangagwa Seeking Approval to Export Minerals Following Blanket Ban
Artisanal miners have written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa requesting a six-month suspension of government's ban on the export of base minerals. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Chinese Firm Acquires Lucrative Lithium Mine for U.S.$1,75 Billion
CHINA Natural Resources has acquired a lithium mine, Williams Minerals at a cost of US$1, 75 billion from Feishang Group and Top Pacific (China). Read more »
February 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: NGOs Raise Concerns Over Mining Bill Increasing Zanu-PF Footprint in Sector
Local organisations have raised fears that the proposed Mines and Mineral Amendment Bill will increase the tentacles of ruling party Zanu PF in the sector at the expense of mining… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Treasury Launches Special Fund to Boost Gold Production
Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on Wednesday launched a 10-million-U.S.-dollar revolving facility to support value addition and beneficiation by artisanal and small-scale… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Caledonia Mining Gold Resource Base Up 52 Percent
CALEDONIA Mining Corporation Plc says its gold resource base has increased by 52% on the back of lucrative surging gold output as the miner's productivity profile continues to… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Central Bank Sets Conditions for 50% Mineral Royalties' Collection
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has set the conditions for 50% raw minerals royalties collections after being conferred with the responsibility by the government. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Vast Resources Pursues Historic 129,400 Diamond Carats Trapped in Zimbabwe
London based mining and resource development company, Vast Resources says it is pursuing 129 400 diamond carats trapped in Zimbabwe amid a lucrative share jump this week. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Targets 40 Tonnes of Gold in 2023 - Official
Zimbabwe's gold mining sector is targeting to raise production to 40 tonnes this year, up from 35.38 tonnes last year, an official said Tuesday. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: Top Miner Roach Urges Local Beneficiation of Lithium - Says Mineral Has to Benefit Zimbabweans
Top mining expert and London listed Premier African Minerals (PAM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) George Roach has come out in support of government new thrust to have lithium… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Kuvimba Banking On Mining Proceeds to Revive Mothballed Ziscosteel
State-owned Kuvimba Mining House (Kuvimba) is banking on its mining proceeds to revive the defunct steelmaker, Ziscosteel. Read more »
November 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: Chiadzwa Villagers Up in Arms With Diamond Mining Companies - Accuse Police of Blocking Protests
Chiadzwa villagers are at loggerheads with some diamond mining companies over failure to share proceeds from minerals in their area. Read more »
November 28, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimplats Dragged to Court Over Failure to Handover 10% Community Shares 11 Years After Agreement
Zimplats, one of Zimbabwe's largest mining conglomerates, has been taken to the High Court by Chegutu based Community Share Ownership Trust (CSOT) for reneging on a 2011 commitment… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: Mining Firms to Pay 50% Royalties in Gold, Diamond, Platinum and Other Mineral Commodities
Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube has ordered mining companies to pay 50% royalties through physical submission of the commodities in a move envisaged to strengthen exchange rate… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: Caledonia Mining Launches Massive Solar Power Plant As Electricity Crisis Continues
Victoria Falls stock exchange listed gold producer, Caledonia Mining corporation, has erected a solar power plant at Blanket Mine which began generating power yesterday, to hedge… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Zimbabwe: Farm Manager Shoots Artisanal Miner Dead - Incident Spotlights Rampant Land Use Conflicts
A manager at a Banket farm allegedly shot dead an artisanal miner, who was part of a three-man gang that had invaded the property to prospect for gold. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: Minister Chitando Mortgaging Zimbabwe - Special Mining Rights Dished Out to Shadowy Firms - Says Biti
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September 26, 2022
Zimbabwe: Chinese Miner in a Workers Ill-Treatment Storm
A Chinese-run gold mining company operating in the Odzi peri-urban area of Mutare district has been accused of ill-treating workers and flouting the country's labour laws and… Read more »