Caledonia starts direct export of gold produced in Zimbabwe
Caledonia Mining has begun the export of gold produced at its Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe direct to a refiner based overseas.
Promoting sustainable mining in Zimbabwe
In this article, we shall briefly explore the environmental impacts on three main phases of mining projects and the extent to which sustainable mining is promoted or hindered in Zimbabwe. Brief overview of mining activities in Zimbabwe. Mining projects vary according to the type of metals or minerals to be extracted from the earth.
All That Glitters is Not Gold: Turmoil in …
In 2019, killings by machete-wielding gangs at Zimbabwe's gold mines jogged the government into preventive action. But police sweeps alone cannot make the sector safe. Harare should adopt …
The fate of Wonderer and Camperdown Gold Mines in …
HARARE (Mining Index) – WONDERER Mine and Camperdown Gold Mines in Shurugwi closed in 1957. Wonderer Mine collapsed and today, the whole …
Blanket Gold Mine
Caledonia acquired the Blanket Mine from Kinross Gold Corporation with effect from April 2006. Caledonia owns 64% of Blanket with the remaining 36% owned by local Zimbabwean Shareholders. The Blanket Mine is located in the south-west of Zimbabwe approximately 15 km west of Gwanda, the provincial capital of Matabeleland South.
The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe …
Zimbabwe's vice president says the death toll from a shaft collapse at a disused gold mine could rise to 13.
Global mine production by country | World Gold Council
Gold mining is a global business with operations on every continent, except Antarctica, and gold is extracted from mines of widely varying types and scale. At a country level, China was the largest producer in the world in 2023 and accounted for around 10 per cent of total global production.
Gold Mining In Zimbabwe. by Linda Mnkandla
There is evidence of gold being used in Great Zimbabwe (jewelry, ornamental decoration) and a good deal of their trade around that time involved gold and copper. Iron and steel were also mined ...
FINANCING THE ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD …
Review of Financing Requirements for the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector to Start Operating There are a lot of financial requirements which the ASSGM sector has to meet before ... the gold mining industry of Zimbabwe. These stakeholders include: Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines (CoMZ), Pact and the Institute for Sustainability Africa ...
Overview of the lithium policy in Zimbabwe
Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has finally addressed the nation on the long-awaited Lithium policy.. In his speech at the ongoing Chamber of Mines Annual Conference and Exhibition happening at Elephant Hills in Victoria Falls, Chitando gave an overview of lithium in Zimbabwe namely the mining of …
ZIMBABWE'S GOLD POTENTIAL
However, a new interest in low grade, high tonnage gold deposits saw the reinvestigation of the two mines resulting in them being developed into large open pittable mines. With over 6,000 small gold deposits having been exploited in Zimbabwe, there are huge opportunities to investigate many of them for potential for large mines.
Zimbabwe: A Gold Mining Boom Amid Rapid Agrarian Change
This paper explores the changing dynamics of Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector. The paper starts by providing a brief historical overview of gold mining in Zimbabwe before exploring the dramatic increase in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) within the...
Zimbabwe Economic Minerals
ZIMBABWE MAIN ECONOMIC MINERALS GOLD Gold mining and exploration in Zimbabwe has been going on from ancient times and it is estimated that a third (about 700 tonnes) of all historical gold production was mined locally from the seventh century until the introduction of mechanized mining methods with the arrival of …
Mining what is not mine: Artisanal gold mining in Gwanda, Zimbabwe
Surge in artisanal gold mining in Zimbabwe. Artisanal gold mining can be traced as far back as the precolonial era in Zimbabwe when people used to trade with the Portuguese and Arab traders. However, the introduction of Structural Adjustment Programs in the beginning of the 1990s saw a sharp increase in artisanal gold mining activity in ...
The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to Zimbabwe…
PDF | On Jan 1, 2017, Lyman Mlambo and others published The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to Zimbabwe's economic growth and development Zimbabwe Accountability and ...
(PDF) Development or destruction? Impacts of mining on
This study interrogates the impacts of mining at Connemara Gold Mine on the environment and rural livelihoods for surrounding communities the mine.
Major Mines & Projects | Shamva Mine
Shamva Underground Gold Mine reopened in April 2020 since closure in January 2019. Today (2023) Shamva is producing 45 000 tonnes of ore per month, a figure that was last achieved in 1910. Shamva is expecting to invest a total US$126 million in peak funding for the Shamva Hill open pit project.
Diamond mining in Zimbabwe: fighting human rights abuses
This is, sadly, a classic example of natural resources captured and controlled by corporations and the state, at the expense of the peoples, their land, heritage, livelihoods, traditions and well-being. Zimbabwe's mining story, is yet another example of why we need a legally binding treaty to stop corporate and state violations of human rights.
State of mining industry report
A COUPLE of weeks back, Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines published its state of the mining industry survey report looking at issues faced by the industry and prospects for 2022.
Gold Ore Waste Management Challenges at Renco Mine, Zimbabwe …
This study was aimed at investigating the impact of waste management challenges associated with gold mining in Zimbabwe. The study made use of the transaction model which evaluates the challenges faced by gold mines in Zimbabwe in …
The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe …
Six people have died in the collapse of a gold mine in Zimbabwe, and 15 others are still trapped underground, according to state media reports. State-run Zimbabwe …
BREAKING: Namib Minerals to revive Mazowe and Redwing Mines
Namib Minerals, an established gold producer in Africa, is set to expand its operations significantly with the planned revival of Mazowe Mine also known as Jumbo and Redwing, in Zimbabwe.This strategic move is part of Namib's broader vision to enhance its aggregate gold mining capacity and solidify its presence as a multi-asset producer in …
Mazowe underground reopening – a very tall order
Metallon Gold Corporation's Mazowe Mining Company (MMC) recently announced plans to resume underground Shaft operations at its Jumbo Mine in Mazowe as part of its corporate strategy with miners calling the stance an act with the capacity to cause more harm than good.. Rudairo Mapuranga. In a statement, the MMC said it will end all …
Zimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold in 2023: official
Zimbabwe's gold mining sector is targeting to raise production to 40 tonnes this year, up from 35.38 tonnes last year, an official said Tuesday. Last year's output was a record high, spurred by new …
A Chinese mining company has opened a giant lithium
A Chinese mining company on Wednesday commissioned a $300 million lithium processing plant in Zimbabwe.
SECTOR | Zimbabwe Mining Sector Report 2023
The productive capacity utilised on pre-existing infrastructure in the mining sector in 2022 remained relatively flat y/y at 81%, as per the Chamber of Mines. Local …
Zimbabwe, a country with plenteousness of minerals
One of the most mined minerals in Zimbabwe is gold. According to the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, gold has been mined and explored in Zimbabwe since ancient times. ... According to the Ministry of Mines, evaluation is now being done on a number of kimberlites in the country's southern region, however, some …
Zimbabwe Gold Production, 1990 – 2024 | CEIC Data
Zimbabwe Gold Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Geological Survey. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus's Association: Metal and Mining Sector – Table WB.USGS.GOLD: Precious Metals: Gold: Production by Country or Locality. View Zimbabwe's Gold Production from 1990 to 2022 in the chart:
The fate of Wonderer and Camperdown Gold Mines in Shurugwi
The mines are now being mined by the Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM). Wanderer Gold Mine is alleged to have belonged to Her Majesty, the Queen of England.
Zimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold in 2023: official
Zimbabwe's gold mining sector is targeting to raise production to 40 tonnes this year, up from 35.38 tonnes last year, an official said Tuesday. Last year's output was a record high, spurred by new mining projects, timely payments, and incentives to miners. Out of the 35.38 tonnes produced last ...