Govt admits chaos in mines licensing
The proposed legislation seeks to establish a system where mining information would be captured in real time.
By Blessed Ndlovu
20h ago
EditorialComment: Cyanide disaster sign of big problem
The incident at Eureka mine raises a pertinent issue about the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development’s capacity to enforce standards in mining operations.
By The Standard
20h ago
Govt shifts goal posts as US$12bn mining target fails
The campaign saw him remove some hurdles to FDI, including the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
By Shame Makoshori
Dec. 21, 2023
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
Gold mobilisation unit in dire straits
The country produced 35 tonnes of the yellow metal last year and is targeting to produce at least 40 tonnes this year, although there are indications that the sector could produce up to 50 tonnes.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 17, 2023
Caaz licences over 300 drone pilots
Mines deputy minister Polite Kambamura said the use of drones and artificial intelligence in the mining sector would be a game changer to the industry.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Nov. 17, 2023
Govt pushes for use of AI in mining
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development established that at least ZWL$300 billion is needed for critical expenditure items.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 14, 2023
Parly proposes Mines ministry to retain 25% of collections
Currently, the mining industry is being negatively affected by declining mineral prices, power cuts and foreign currency shortages.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Nov. 10, 2023
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Belarus mining firm, govt at loggerheads
The mining firm’s operations have, however, divided the government, with some Cabinet ministers pushing authorities to act on to act on environmental concerns being raised by the communities.
By Freeman Makopa and Tinashe Makichi
Nov. 10, 2023
