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By Dickson Bandera GOROMONZI — Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon. Winston Chitando, on Thursday conducted a high-level visit to Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), also known as Arcadia Mine in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province, where he commended the company for its remarkable progress in value addition and beneficiation in line with the government’s…
By Brenda Mazhambe Zimbabwe is set to commence production of lithium sulphate by early 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s mineral beneficiation efforts and advancing the realisation of Vision 2030. This was revealed by the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon. Winston Chitando, during a high-level visit to Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ),…
By Dickson Bandera Artisanal miners in Shurugwi received a major boost on Tuesday following the commissioning of a US$300,000 gold milling and processing centre in the Hwandara community — a landmark initiative that underscores the government’s and private sector’s shared commitment to community empowerment and economic transformation in this mineral-rich district. The state-of-the-art facility is…
By Dickson Bandera and Brenda Mazhambe, recently in Shurugwi SHURUGWI — There was joy and celebration in Shurugwi on Tuesday as the Shurugwi community gathered to witness the commissioning of two life-changing community projects — the modernization of the town’s mortuary and the opening of a gold milling centre. Both initiatives, aimed at transforming the…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is abuzz with anticipation as preparations intensify for the country’s flagship mining, engineering, and transport exhibition — Mine Entra 2025 — set to run from October 8 to 10 at the Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZICES) in Bulawayo. Now marking its 27th edition, Mine Entra stands as one…
By Washington Chikombingo in Cape Town, South Africa The Government of Botswana and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations on a new sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production, as well as the extension of Debswana’s mining licenses beyond 2029. The agreement follows the Heads of Terms agreed upon on September 30, 2023. The…
Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources By Washington Chikombingo in Capetown, South Africa The 31st edition of the Invest in African Mining Indaba commenced on Monday, drawing significant enthusiasm from attendees. The event, themed “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!”, coincides with the 70th anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Charter, which declared that…
ZAWIMA Chairperson Kundai Chikonzo Midzi delivering her key note address By Donald Chakamanga Despite the growth in the number of women entering Zimbabwe’s mining sector, they continue to face significant cultural, financial, and social obstacles. These challenges have hindered their full participation and success in a traditionally male-dominated industry. The Zimbabwe Association of Women in…
By Tafadzwa Mwanengureni Minex has revealed that this year’s call for the Mining Media Awards has attracted a remarkable response witnessing an increase of journalists who submitted their work in shaping public perception within the mining sector. In an interview, Minex Public Relations and Communications Executive, Moses Charedzera revealed that the response to the call…
Acting General Manager Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe Dr. Nomusa Moyo By Donald ChakamangaThe Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) has reported a mixed performance for the first half of 2024, missing its revenue and volume targets due to declining global commodity prices.According to the Corporation’s Acting General Manager, Dr. Nomusa Moyo, MMCZ sold a…