Forex scandal rocks Zim mining sector
This practice has caused a crisis of confidence among MIPF members, especially those receiving salaries in USD.
By Melody Chikono
Sep. 27, 2024
ZiG faces new threat...as gold output plunges
With the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe banking on increased gold output to shore up the recently introduced gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency
By Brent Shamu
May. 21, 2024
EditorialComment: Cyanide disaster sign of big problem
The incident at Eureka mine raises a pertinent issue about the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development’s capacity to enforce standards in mining operations.
By The Standard
Apr. 28, 2024
Govt shifts goal posts as US$12bn mining target fails
The campaign saw him remove some hurdles to FDI, including the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
By Shame Makoshori
Dec. 21, 2023
Govt to address granite mining concerns
Mines and Mining Development permanent secretary Pfungwa Kunaka said local authorities were getting US$2 500 for each unit of granite.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 24, 2023
Gold mobilisation unit in dire straits
The country produced 35 tonnes of the yellow metal last year and is targeting to produce at least 40 tonnes this year, although there are indications that the sector could produce up to 50 tonnes.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 17, 2023
Mining bosses under probe as looters ‘capture’ Midlands
Some of the reports have been published by the Office of the Auditor-General.
By Julia Ndlela
Oct. 13, 2023
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Bankruptcies loom as crises hit mines
He said in the absence of swift action, waves of closures may not be ruled out.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 13, 2023
Zim lithium miners to feel the heat as China ends EV subsidy
Last month’s decision to end Chinese EV subsidies means prices will start rising, leading to a slowdown in demand for the cars, and for lithium.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 15, 2023