Government formalises small-scale miners in gold sector overhaul

GOVERNMENT is accelerating efforts to unlock value from Zimbabwe’s gold sector through an ambitious drive to formalise artisanal and small-scale miners, signalling a more structured and inclusive approach to one of the country’s most critical industries.

Speaking at the graduation of 300 miners, Mines and Mining Development minister Polite Kambamura outlined a shift towards strengthening oversight while positioning small-scale producers as central to national growth.

The subsector accounts for more than 60% of gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery.

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