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US$200 million wiped off Zim mining industry... power cuts, slumping prices ravage first quarter

Kwesu urged authorities to prioritise Zimbabwe’s productive sectors — such as mining — in the distribution of available electricity.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 25, 2025

Zim gold panners tortured by Botswana soldiers

The quartet told the courts that the soldiers sprayed them with tear gas and slapped them over and over again.
By Silas Nkala Apr. 23, 2025

Mines ministry to assess Deka River pollution

Bonda said villagers were losing domestic animals.
By William Vundla Apr. 16, 2025

Collaborate to beneficiate lithium: Mines ministry 

Mukodzani urged companies to submit their beneficiation plans as part of their licensing process.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 11, 2025

Govt urges collaboration in energy storage systems production

Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves in Africa and ranks high among global lithium-producing countries.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 11, 2025

Embrace mining technologies, Chitando tells miners

Mining is one of the two cornerstones of Zimbabwe’s economy, the other being agriculture, contributing over 60% of export earnings and providing employment to thousands.
By Ashton Ndakusiya and Lee Musaidzi Mar. 22, 2025

Mining sector eyes recovery amid crisis

The government has aggressively pursued the last remaining formal companies, including mines, with higher taxes and broadened the base from which they are collected.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 28, 2025

Mine collapses on illegal miners

Mahoko said Farai Machenjedze and Desire Mareva, whose particulars were not yet known, were working underground, while three other miners were working outside the shaft.
By Mpumelelo Moyo Jan. 16, 2025

Khayah slips into corporate rescue as US sanctions bite

“Creditors and other stakeholders shall be notified of further processes by the corporate rescue practitioner,” Khayah said. 
By Business Reporter Dec. 24, 2024