Fuel levy sparks crisis in mining sector
Industry executives warned that the new fuel levy will devastate mining operations, trigger shutdowns and undermine economic growth.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 25, 2024
Blackouts wipe off US$500m from mines
Mining industry executives ratcheted pressure on state power utility, Zesa, to take decisive actions in order to protect over 30 000 workers employed in the sector.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 11, 2024
Mining unions petition Labour ministry
Masarire Law Chambers, expressed concerns over the manner in which the selection of the union into NEC was done.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 19, 2024
25% surrender here to stay: RBZ
The CoMZ president noted that the funding gap to optimise operations and meet output targets of the mining industry remains huge.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 31, 2024
Zimbabwe's mine executives call for more EPOs
They are saying the country is underexplored; hence they want the government to issue EPOs more often.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 17, 2024
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Powers cuts, high tarrifs weigh down Zim mines
Zimbabwe’s electricity shortages have been worsened by constant breakdowns at the Hwange Thermal Power Station and low water levels at Kariba Dam.
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 19, 2023
Mining sector costs shoot up
The power tariff hikes put the mining sector, which is dealing with a number of difficulties at risk of having to downsize or stop operations altogether.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 10, 2023
Mining firms spend big in Zim
Blanket Mine, owned by Caledonia Mining Corporation, is spending US$12,7 million on its tailings storage facilities.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 6, 2023
Mineral revenue seen down 20%
Mining contributes to foreign exchange generation, gross domestic product, government revenues, capital formation and infrastructure development.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 5, 2023
