Environment & Climate
Mining’s impact on environment, climate, and green initiatives.
South African miners accelerate shift to renewable power to cut Eskom reliance
Eskom has long struggled to meet South African power demand. Anglo's JV supplying subsidiaries with renewable...
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Bususu to lead ZNCC energy and sustainability committee
Eng. Gloria Gawe Bususu named chair of ZNCC Energy, Environment & Sustainability Sub-Committee. She brings experience...
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Chegutu’s small-scale miners now power Zimbabwe’s gold boom
Small-scale miners produced 34.9 tonnes of gold in 2025, nearly three times large-scale output. Chegutu has...
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Women miners need finance to move away from mercury, planetGOLD says
Women miners face barriers to cleaner gold processing. Finance and equipment access are key challenges. planetGOLD...
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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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Congo’s cobalt boom leaves a trail of fear in Manomapia
Residents near a major cobalt mine report health problems. More than 12,000 people have reportedly been...
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IMPACT hires communications lead for planetGOLD Zimbabwe project
IMPACT appoints Martha Munyoro Katsi as communications officer for planetGOLD Zimbabwe. The five-year project aims to...
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Mining with a conscience: A path to sustainable futures
By Tanaka Tagara and Ian Chauke DEEP within the earth, a story unfolds —of hidden minerals...
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planetGOLD Zimbabwe urges funding to help artisanal miners abandon mercury
PLANETGOLD Zimbabwe has called on government, financiers and development partners to provide targeted financial support to...
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Mutare seeks investors for $880,000 mini-hydro project to ease power shortages
THE CITY of Mutare is seeking investors for an $880,000 mini-hydropower project on the Pungwe River...
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