Mines - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Mines

De-dollarisation fears threaten US$300m mining investment

A record 80% of mining executives expect access to foreign currency to deteriorate in 2026, with the outlook index for forex availability plunging to -31, its lowest level on record.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Nov. 28, 2025

De-dollarisation fears threaten US$300m mining investment

ZSM embraces future tech with new drone training initiative

ZIMBABWE School of Mines (ZSM) is in talks with the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) to create a centre that will train students in drone piloting for geological surveying,

By Blessed Ndlovu Nov. 26, 2025

ZSM embraces future tech with new drone training initiative

Zimbabwe’s mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

“In the outlook, the mining sector is expected to grow by 5,6% this year, on the basis of new and ongoing special projects in the gold and coal sectors,” Kwesu said.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Jotham Gutsa Nov. 23, 2025

Zimbabwe’s mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

Convicted miner accused of attempting to seize gold ore

The Mines ministry has confirmed to the police that the syndicate is not the owner of the disputed dump and is under investigation for falsifying survey documents.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Oct. 30, 2025

Convicted miner accused of attempting to seize gold ore

Hwange MP bemoans foreigners’ exploitation of natural resources.

THE proliferation of mines across Zimbabwe has led to exploitation of Zimbabwe’s natural resources and degradation of the environment with little to no development.

By Silas Nkala Sep. 23, 2025

Hwange MP bemoans foreigners’ exploitation of natural resources.

Tempests loom as Mining Bill proceeds for public hearings

While there is no longer silence around the new Mines Bill, what has emerged so far is often little more than muffled signals—notes only dogs can hear.

By Robert Mukondiwa Aug. 22, 2025