By Stanely James Business Editor ZIMBABWE’s platinum mining industry is expected to increase production on the back of three new projects and expansion by the existing producers. Platinum mining is…
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AfDB expects agriculture, mining to anchor Zimbabwe’s economic growth
By Stanley James THE African Development Bank (AFDB) has predicted an economic rebound in Zimbabwe based on growth in key sectors of the economy and the successful implementation of the…
Metallon Gold to inject US$33 million in Redwing, How Mine
A US$33 million chest has been set aside for the revival of Metallon Gold’s two gold mining assets that have run into viability problems largely due to lack of capital,…
Artisanal, small scale miners get equipment support
By John Nhandara The country’s 12 billion United States dollar mining economy is on track with artisanal and small scale miners getting the necessary support from consortiums in the mineral…
Eureka Gold Mine Plant Construction 98 percent complete
By Owen Mandovha THE country’s target of a 12 billion United States dollar mining economy by 2023 has received a major boost amid revelations that plant construction works at Eureka…
Iron ore mining venture takes off
The country’s quest to attain a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023 has received fresh impetus with Government announcing that an iron ore mine and carbon steel plant is scheduled…
Rock weighing 40kg lands in field
By ZBC Reporter BINDURA’S Batanai Village was abuzz with anxiety and murmuring after a rock weighing about 40 kilograms landed in a maize field. Residents allege the rock dropped like…
US$12 billion dollar mining industry target on track: Minister Chitando
THE mining sector is on track to meet the target of generating US$12 billion annual revenue by 2023, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has said. The ministry is…
Zim has perfect business operating environment – Caledonia Mining Corporation
By ZBC Reporter Zimbabwe’s business environment has received positive reviews from an international mining giant, Caledonia Mining Corporation, whose subsidiary firm, Blanket Mine is involved in extensive gold exploration in…
Continuous wet spell forces artisanal miners to halt operations
By ZBC Reporter THE Zimbabwe Miners Federation is taking a proactive approach in reducing mining accidents after instructing its members to stop operations if they do not have standard shaft…