Chinese mining firm boosts Shurugwi miners, community development
Local artisanal miners in Shurugwi have received a major boost after Chinese mining giant Chengxi Chengetai Investments handed over mining machinery to help them kick-start their operations.
By Staff Reporter
9h ago
Shot in the arm for Shurugwi artisanal miners
Chengxi Chengetai Mining Investments has donated mining equipment to artisanal and small-scale miners in Shurugwi as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts to empower youths
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 10, 2025
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Brutality, torture claims rock Zim diamond fields
The Zimbabwe Independent sought comment from ZCDC regarding these allegations, but the company declined to respond.
By Freeman Makopa
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Artisanal miners jailed 2 months for murder
According to the court documents, the deceased and the accused were not related, but were panning for gold along Ruya River in Mozambique.
By Desmond Chingarande
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Our lives mean nothing
When new mineral wealth is discovered in impoverished Zimbabwe, the hope of many is ignited, and there is a rush of sorts by treasure hunters.
By Masimba Manyanya
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Gokwe gold panner murdered
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the incident that occurred in Shurugwi.
By Stephen Chadenga
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Gold panners kill Gweru man
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the incident, but said they were still “gathering details” on what exactly happened.
By Stephen Chadenga
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Mining sector needs fundamental transformation
Revenue from the exploitation of natural resources is not only used to sustain militias, but also for personal enrichment and building political support.
By Vince Musewe
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Artisanal miners deserve better
Research has revealed that the biggest challenge faced by artisanal miners is the 1963 Mines and Minerals Act, a nearly 60-year-old piece of legislation.
By Newsday
Nov. 23, 2022
