DIAMOND mining in Marange is expected to contribute US$640 million to the fiscus this year through dividends, a figure thrice the combined contributions from other mining operations in Zimbabwe.
While Government is expecting US$640 million from Marange diamonds, it anticipates only US$190 million in royalties from the exploitation of all other minerals in the country.
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