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Once a mining giant, now an outlier: RioZim in crisis

Cam & Motor Mine produced only 185 kg of gold, a 63% decline from 499 kg in 2023, due to low gold recoveries and a shortage of high-quality ore.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jun. 27, 2025

Once a mining giant, now an outlier: RioZim in crisis

Kuvimba hits jackpot with Sandawana lithium find

The mine, once owned by Rio Tinto, is rich in vast mineral resources that include lithium, tantalite, copper and gold.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 23, 2024

Kuvimba hits jackpot with Sandawana lithium find

Kuvimba sits on 820 000 tonnes of lithium stockpiles

The mine, once owned by Rio Tinto, was one of the world’s largest emerald mines, before it shut down in 2010 after production collapsed and it lost markets.

By Tinashe Kairiza and Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 21, 2023

Kuvimba sits on 820 000 tonnes of lithium stockpiles

KMH kicks off US$50m exploration campaign

Gambiza said the firm would be commencing phase two of exploration this month, targeting an additional 30 million tonnes of lithium ore.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 4, 2023

KMH kicks off US$50m exploration campaign

Kuvimba to sink US$250m into beneficiation plant

KMH Group CEO Simba Chinyemba said the mining outfit was currently evaluating joint venture potential with some of the world’s largest companies in the lithium battery technology space.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 30, 2023

Kuvimba to sink US$250m into beneficiation plant

Sandawana Mines value shoots to US$3bn

The mine, once owned by Rio Tinto, was one of the world’s largest emerald mines, before it shut down in 2010 after production collapsed and it lost markets.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 28, 2023