Govt to address granite mining concerns

Mines and Mining Development permanent secretary Pfungwa Kunaka said local authorities were getting US$2 500 for each unit of granite.
By Freeman Makopa Nov. 24, 2023

Zim lithium miners to feel the heat as China ends EV subsidy

Last month’s decision to end Chinese EV subsidies means prices will start rising, leading to a slowdown in demand for the cars, and for lithium.
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 15, 2023

‘Zimbabwe to see a 37% dip in platinum exports’

As a result, power outages have over the past months been grounding industries for up to 18 hours a day, triggering extensive production costs.
By Freeman Makopa Jun. 23, 2023

Govt dispatches audit team to mining areas

“The responsive audit team has been on the ground starting 11 May to check on compliance of the laws of the land.
By Freeman Makopa May. 28, 2023
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Fresh fears of diamond leakages

The document was submitted to Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando by the community trust at a recent meeting.
By Freeman Makopa May. 19, 2023

CNRG warns against Mana Pools oil exploration

Maguwu said the application if granted could have serious ramifications to Mana Pools, one of the country’s top tourist destinations
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 12, 2023

Govt to declare lithium strategic mineral

Due to the mineral's importance as a crucial component in EV batteries at a time when EV sales throughout the world are surging, interest in lithium has increased.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 21, 2023

Don’t create looting, killing avenues

Strict measures in controlling how claims are parcelled out and how it is sold, and proceeds distributed, have become necessary.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 21, 2023

Government eyes US$1 billion diamonds target

The government launched an ambitious plan to transform the mining sector into a US$12 billion export industry by the end of 2023.
By Freeman Makopa Mar. 26, 2023