Heated pick head placed on dynamite leading to tragedy
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Mining
Chinese company hired to undo damage by illegal miners was mining at night: official
Company called ‘Friends of the Environment’ duped EMA by claiming to be closing open pits on riverbeds
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The continuing growth of small towns in Zimbabwe
As the economic geography of Zimbabwe reconfigures following land reform, the growth of small towns continues to be an important phenomenon. No longer is economic growth concentrated in the metropolitan areas where industrial areas have declined, but it’s in small … Continue reading → …
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Chinese investment in Zimbabwe not benefiting citizens: US ambassador
‘Investors have come here without any guardrails’ – Pamela Tremont
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Young Miners for Economic Development (YMED) calls for policies to enhance Zimbabweans’ benefits from mining sector
THE president of Young Miners for Economic Development (YMED), Mr Nyasha Magadhi, has urged the Government to adopt policies that maximise the benefits Zimbabweans derive from the country’s mining sector. Mr Magadhi, a vocal advocate for youth and local participation in mining, stressed the importance of creating robust frameworks that prioritise skills transfer, local employment, […] …
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Zimbabwe kicks-off project to reduce mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining
Project plans to support 7,500 men and women in 11 districts
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Mthuli Ncube sees 2025 growth rebound after this year’s drought
Agriculture projected to grow 12.8 percent in 2025 following a 15 percent contraction this year
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Diamonds are not forever: Botswana’s diamond sales fall over 50% in 2024
Poor diamond earnings and downturn in the economy damaged President Masisi’s electoral prospects
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Murowa diamond mine workers on strike over outstanding salaries
‘The welfare of workers is not a priority for Murowa Diamonds’
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Zimbabwe softens stance on local lithium processing after price collapse
Requirements for lithium miners to process the mineral locally eased
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