The reopening of Shamva Mine has transformed the face of the mining town, creating over one thousand jobs since the takeover by Kuvimba Mining House established by the government last…
Category: Mining
Botswana diamond could be world’s third-largest
A diamond believed to be the third largest ever found has been put on display in Botswana. The stone – weighing 1,098 carats – was shown to President Mokgweetsi Masisi,…
Fredda Rebecca breaks gold production record
By Tapiwa Machemedze Fredda Rebecca Mine has smashed gold production records by producing nearly 300 kilogrammes in May, positioning the firm as the largest gold mining venture in the country.…
Five miners killed in separate incidents
By Tapiwa Machemedze Five artisanal miners from Mashonaland Central province have lost their lives in three separate incidents over a space of just five days, raising concern over unsafe mining…
Mining sector expects rebound in 2nd half of 2021
By Stanely James Business Editor ZIMBABWE mining industry is expecting recovery during the second half of the year after experiencing growth challenges in the first three months. The mining industry…
Zimbabwe platinum mining firms eye project expansion
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…
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…