Prospectors slam ‘secretive’ Mines and Minerals Bill
Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando confirmed at the Chamber of Mines Annual General Meeting last month that the government
By Melody Chikono
10h ago
Geo Pomona waste project commissioned
This emerged yesterday during the commissioning of the Geo Pomona’s state-of-the-art waste sorting plant and a fleet of refuse collection trucks.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 6, 2025
Roasting the goose that lays the golden eggs
The pattern is clear: when government runs out of ideas, it reaches for the private sector’s throat.
By Shame Makoshori
May. 30, 2025
Chitando bemoans gold smuggling
According to the United Kingdom-based gold market tracker BullionVault Ltd, year to date, gold prices have surged by 40% to US$3 338,19 per ounce for the mineral.
By Lee Musaidzi
May. 9, 2025
MP wants Mines minister’s intervention as miners wreak havoc
She cited specific locations, including Kwekwe, Makaha and Shurugwi, where she said significant environmental degradation was occurring.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Apr. 15, 2025
Quarry miner clash with Nyamakate villagers over land
Vhuti quarry mine is mining quarry stones being used by one of the four companies contracted by the government to widen the Harare-Chirundu highway.
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 14, 2025
Miners body pushes govt to open EPOs
Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando recently told Parliament that areas covered by unsuccessful EPOs would now be designated as State assets.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Apr. 9, 2025
Embrace mining technologies, Chitando tells miners
Mining is one of the two cornerstones of Zimbabwe’s economy, the other being agriculture, contributing over 60% of export earnings and providing employment to thousands.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 22, 2025
Zim govt projects mining sector rebound after 2024 write-downs
Chitando said revenues would also be driven by increased output.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 10, 2025
