May 17

• Zimbabwe: Govt Criticised for 'Secretive' Mining Deals

  The government is facing criticism for a number of 'secretive' mining deals across Zimbabwe, which are being made without any consultation with communities and other stakeholders. Read more »

May 10

• Zimbabwe: Fears Raised Over Coal Mining Activities in the Hwange Area

  Fears have been expressed that planned mining activities in the Hwange-Gwayi Conservancy will have far-reaching negative implications for the country's wildlife and environment. Read more »

April 20

• Zimbabwe: Ongoing Abuses Reported At Marange Diamond Fields

  Serious abuses at the hands of security details controlling the goings on at the Marange diamond fields are still being reported, with desperate diamond panners being subjected to... Read more »

April 18

• Zimbabwe: Political Overhaul Key to Diamond Success

  A complete overhaul of Zimbabwe's political framework has been described as the key to unlocking the country's true diamond potential, which remains under a cloud of corruption and... Read more »

April 16

• Zimbabwe: Biti Slams Lack of Diamond Remittances

  Finance Minister Tendai Biti has slammed the ongoing failure by mining firms to remit the government's share of diamond profits to the Treasury, which he said is the leading cause... Read more »

March 8

• Zimbabwe: Kasukuwere Backtracks On Zimplats Deal

  Indigenisation Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has appeared to backtrack on a recently concluded deal with mining giant Impala Platinum (Implats), by saying the Zimbabwean government... Read more »

March 7

• Zimbabwe: Zimplats Given 30 Days to Object to Government Land Take Over Order

  The Zimplats mining group has been given 30 days to object to the government's plans to seize about 50% of its land, which was officially announced last Friday. Read more »

February 27

• Zimbabwe: Bennett Claims Diamond Cash Being Used to 'Clean' Zanu-PF Image

  The MDC-T Treasurer General Roy Bennett has accused ZANU PF of using diamond money in a campaign to 'clean up' its image, as part of its pre-election strategy. Read more »

February 23

• Zimbabwe: New Report Details How Zim Diamonds Are Disappearing

  A new report released this week has detailed how Zimbabwe's diamonds are disappearing, with participation and support from various countries across the world, including South... Read more »

February 21

• Zimbabwe: Human Rights Sidelined in EU Deal On Zim Diamonds

  A 'deal' struck between Belgium and the UK over Zimbabwe's diamonds could see human rights in the country being sidelined, with Europe planning to lift a Zim diamond blacklist... Read more »

• Zimbabwe: War Vets Admit Mugabe Controls Diamond Sector

  A statement by Zimbabwe's war vets has supported long held beliefs that it is Robert Mugabe who controls the output of the country's diamond fields, with fears money from the gems... Read more »

February 15

• Zimbabwe: Implats Unaware of Land Seizure

  Impala Platinum Mines says it has not been informed of the land seizure from its Zimplats subsidiary, announced by Mines Minister Obert Mpofu on Tuesday. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: EU Urged to Strengthen Zim Diamond Restrictions

  The European Union is being urged to strengthen restrictions on the sale of Zimbabwean diamonds, as part of a Valentines Day warning message. Read more »

February 13

• Zimbabwe: Court Orders Zanu-PF Out of Renco Mine

  A High Court judge has ordered ZANU PF officials who took over the Renco Mine in Masvingo, to immediately stop interfering with operations there. Read more »

February 9

• Zimbabwe: Renco Mine Shuts Down As Ownership Fight Drags On

  The fight for control of the Renco Mine in the Masvingo province has led to the closure of the mine, with government leaders being urged to intervene. Read more »

February 6

• Zimbabwe: Riozim, Mzembi On Collision Course After Zanu-PF Takeover of Renco Mine

  Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi and the owners of Renco mine in Masvingo are on a collision course, after the ZANU PF minister allegedly instigated the takeover of the mine. Read more »

January 30

• Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Political Elite Implicated in Mining Corruption

  A preliminary report on corruption in Zimbabwe's mining sector has implicated senior government officials in fraud, and prompted calls for proper legislation to be introduced. Read more »

January 25

• Zimbabwe: Makandiwa 'Miracle Diamonds' Spark Debate

  The possession of diamonds in Zimbabwe appears to be tightly controlled for some but acceptable for others. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Govt Urged to Intervene in Zanu-PF Takeover of Renco Mine

  The government is being urged to intervene in the ZANU PF takeover of the Renco Mine, believed to be part of a strategy to force the company to abide by the party's indigenisation... Read more »

January 19

• Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Investigating Party Diamond Fraud

  ZANU PF has launched an investigation into alleged diamond fraud involving five of its officials, who have exposed the party's control of the Chiadzwa diamond fields. Read more »

January 18

• Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Threatens Mineworkers With Dismissal

  Tourism Minister and the ZANU PF MP for Masvingo South, Walter Mzembi, has been accused of politicising a workers' dispute at a local mine, by threatening opposition supporters... Read more »

January 12

• Zimbabwe: Implats Finalises 51 Percent Zim Share Handover

  International mining giant Impala Platinum on Friday finalised a deal with Zimbabwe to 'sell' a controlling stake of its local unit, in a multi million dollar deal that has raised... Read more »

December 21, 2012

• Zimbabwe: Army Joins Forces With China for U.S. $2 Billion Gas and Coal Project

  Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma was sidelined from the US$2 billion coal and methane gas project that was commissioned on Wednesday. Read more »

December 19, 2012

• Zimbabwe: U.S. $4 Billion Looted From Mining Companies Through Indigenisation

  A total of $4 billion has so far been raised by government from shares that big mining firms were forced to give up under the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act. Read more »

December 13, 2012

• Zimbabwe: Diamond Technology Centre Promises 40,000 Jobs

  A diamond centre that has been under construction in Mt Hampden outside Harare for more than two years, is now expected to be open 'soon', promising about 40, 000 new jobs. Read more »