Mining - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Mining

A political economy of Sino-African industrialisation

Mineral mining and refining consume water and generate emissions, requiring strict environmental governance.

By Kudzayi Murombedzi 8h ago

A political economy of Sino-African industrialisation

A golden opportunity for corruption?

Zimbabwe may be creating a system that could become one of the biggest transfers of alluvial gold into private hands under the banner of environmental rehabilitation.

By Newsday 15h ago

Caledonia strikes gold at Motapa, boosts Bilboes expansion

The Motapa Exploration Programme commenced in 2023 with geological mapping, geophysical surveys, trenching and historical data collation.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 11, 2026

Caledonia strikes gold at Motapa, boosts Bilboes expansion

Formalising artisanal miners key to Zim’s US$12bn mining ambition: Masviba

When you need to drill a hole for blasting, it does not take much time because there is enough air underground, and you have good jackhammers, good bits and other equipment.

By Freeman Makopa Jun. 5, 2026

Formalising artisanal miners key to Zim’s US$12bn mining ambition: Masviba

Climate change risks in mining in Southern Africa

Unfortunately, the costs kept piling up and the operation was forced to close, resulting in revenue plummeting by 44% bleeding the company’s liquidity

By Tatenda Hanyani Jun. 5, 2026

Climate change risks in mining in Southern Africa

Mining safety blitz must be a process, not an event

Some deaths resulted from miners falling into abandoned and unprotected shafts, while electrocution and equipment-related incidents were also recorded.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa Jun. 5, 2026

Mining safety blitz must be a process, not an event

Mining sector generates US$2bn in first half

Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura said the strong performance had positioned the sector for an even bigger contribution in the second half.

By Freeman Makopa Jun. 5, 2026