Kupfuwa urges Zim’s young miners to drop poverty mindset

YOUNG  Miners Foundation (YMF) chief executive officer Payne Kupfuwa has urged Zimbabwe’s young miners to drop a poverty-driven mentality and adopt a business-savvy approach to mining,
By Concilia Mupezeni 20h ago

Fidelity moves to spot pricing to attract more gold

The refinery said the change is effective immediately and applies to all gold purchases and settlements.
By Staff Reporter Feb. 12, 2026

Illegal miners push Bulawayo’s water security to the brink

BCC engineer Sikhumbuzo Ncube said the miners were not only damaging water sources but also posing serious safety risks to rangers tasked with protecting the catchment areas.
By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 2, 2026

Illegal miners vacate Dabengwa’s gravesite

Mabuthweni ward councillor Haward Phangwana told Southern Eye that there is now peace following an outcry by the villagers over the matter. 
By Nizbert Moyo Jan. 24, 2026

Illegal miners threaten ex-minister’s grave

ILLEGAL miners, popularly known as amakorokoza, are threatening the gravesite of the late former Home Affairs minister and Zapu president, Dumiso Dabengwa, in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland
By Nizbert Moyo Jan. 16, 2026

Illegal miners fight over sex worker

Gift Machingaife and Terrence Langton allegedly had a disagreement over a sex worker at Nduku Business Centre in Mazowe.  
By Simbarashe Sithole Jan. 4, 2026

Small scale miners warn Mthuli: Your new gold royalty will only increase smuggling

Gold earnings have been strong this year, rising 88% to US$3.76 billion in the first 10 months, helped by record output and prices near all-time highs above US$4,200 an ounce. 
By Newzwire Dec. 7, 2025

Aggregate Mineral Resources explores joint venture opportunities

Aggregate Mineral Resources is exploring joint venture opportunities and strategic mining partnerships targeting small-scale miners with the aim of upscaling their mining operations
By Nizbert Moyo Oct. 14, 2025