How neglect, mismanagement crippled Vumbachikwe and its community
Problems began in 2016, shortly after the mine’s acquisition by Duration Gold Limited, a company with a reputation for opaque operations and labour disputes.
By Staff Reporter
May. 23, 2025
Gold miner under fire for hoarding EPOs
On the EPO held by Pearline Mineral Exploration (Pvt) Ltd in Shangani North, the airborne survey was undertaken without the consent of the landowners, the Oppenheimer family.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jun. 3, 2024
Vumbachikwe Mine faces corporate rescue
The Gwanda-based Vumbachikwe Mine, which is owned by Duration Gold, shut down around the end of last year after workers went on strike over unpaid wages and poor corporate governance.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 11, 2023
Queens Mine ‘gags’ workers
The workers recently expressed their displeasure over poor working conditions.
By Silas Nkala
Nov. 9, 2022
