Zimbabwe
Latest mining developments, policies, and projects within Zimbabwe.
Chegutu miners back mercury‑free gold technology rollout
Artisanal miners in Chegutu pledged to abandon mercury use in gold production. PlanetGOLD Zimbabwe targets a...
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Zimbabwe’s state diamond miner names industry veteran Mtombeni as CEO
Zimbabwe's state diamond miner ZCDC has named Dennis Mtombeni as chief executive, effective July 1, 2026....
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Mutapa Gold Resources CEO Barnard resigns, Shayawabaya named successor
Mutapa Gold Resources said CEO Trevor Barnard resigned on May 1. Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya was appointed as...
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Zimbabwe mine union demands $650 minimum wage, stronger safety rules
Zimbabwe mine union calls for US$650 minimum wage. ZDAMWU says safety in mines is a basic...
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Wushe takes Mines portfolio in Mnangagwa reshuffle
President Mnangagwa reassigned five Permanent Secretaries effective May 1. Dr. Thomas Utete Wushe moved from Industry...
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Rights group condemns shooting at Mutare gold mine
Artisanal miner shot at Mutare gold mine, with police and watchdog giving different accounts. Rights group...
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Mining sector tightens rules on fixed-term contracts
Zimbabwe sets a 12-month minimum for mining contracts to end short-term hiring. Employers can only renew...
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Dubai praises Zimbabwe diamonds after major sale
Dubai praised Zimbabwe’s diamonds after 500,000 carats were sold through Trans Atlantic Gem Sales. ZCDC operates...
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MIPF CEO Taruvinga to speak on mining safety at Ghana conference
Anymore Taruvinga, CEO of Zimbabwe’s Mining Industry Pension Fund, will speak at the Mining Health and...
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Zimbabwe mining advocate urges action to support women in sector
Blessing Hungwe calls for stronger support for women in mining. Warns of health dangers from mercury...
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