Formalising artisanal miners key to Zim’s US$12bn mining ambition: Masviba
When you need to drill a hole for blasting, it does not take much time because there is enough air underground, and you have good jackhammers, good bits and other equipment.
By Freeman Makopa
3h ago
Climate change risks in mining in Southern Africa
Unfortunately, the costs kept piling up and the operation was forced to close, resulting in revenue plummeting by 44% bleeding the company’s liquidity
By Tatenda Hanyani
10h ago
Mining safety blitz must be a process, not an event
Some deaths resulted from miners falling into abandoned and unprotected shafts, while electrocution and equipment-related incidents were also recorded.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
10h ago
Mining sector generates US$2bn in first half
Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura said the strong performance had positioned the sector for an even bigger contribution in the second half.
By Freeman Makopa
11h ago
Legal fog clouds Zimbabwe’s new minerals policy, warns watchdog
CNRG said the introduction of three categories “critical,” “special critical,” and “strategic” minerals has no basis in Zimbabwean law.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 2, 2026
The whole land must be saved
Let us be clear about what has been lost. Drive through Chiadzwa in Manicaland and you will not see the Zimbabwe that was.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jun. 1, 2026
Court blocks eviction of unpaid Shabanie employee
His contract was terminated on October 22, 2011, and while he was required to vacate the premises within 90 days, he remained in occupation beyond that period.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 31, 2026
Mining regulations must be complied with, enforced
While the country’s obtaining mining regulations are in place, there are various compliance issues in the extractive sector and this has tainted the whole economic sub-sector.
By Harry Wilson
May. 29, 2026
Zim’s mining meets policy crossroads
Zimbabwe hosts the world’s second-largest platinum reserves after South Africa, concentrated largely along the mineral-rich Great Dyke.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
May. 29, 2026
