Zimbabwe: A Gold Mining Boom Amid Rapid Agrarian Change

The history of gold mining and processing in Zimbabwe predates the colonial occupation by Cecil John Rhodes' British South Africa Company (BSAC) in 1890 (Kritzinger 2012a, b; Phimister 1974; Beach 1988).The BSAC was an entity put together by Rhodes in the late nineteenth century in order to expand his gold mining monopoly from the rich goldfields on …

Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14–19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM.

Fidelity Gold Refinery Targets a Record 40 Tonnes of Gold …

Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), Zimbabwe's sole gold buyer and exporter, has set an ambitious target of 40 tonnes of gold deliveries for 2025. This goal builds on the company's strong performance in 2024, during which it received 24 tonnes of gold in the first nine months alone.

A Golden Opportunity: Artisanal And Small-Scale Gold …

This report presents and analyses the results of a scoping study that Pact conducted on artisanal and small-scale mining for gold and gold trading in Zimbabwe between September and …

Zimbabwe: Small Miners on a Mission to Increase Gold …

Small scale and artisanal miners in Zimbabwe are targeting to increase production in the gold sector which accounts for most of the mining sector's annual earnings.

AfDB looks forward to funding a $250 million gold mine in Zimbabwe

Spread This NewsBy Nairametrics THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has shown great interest in funding Caledonia Mining Corporation's planned $250 million gold mine in Zimbabwe. The information ...

Gold mineralization in the Mazowe area, Harare-Bindura …

Most Archean gold deposits show a strong structural control and late-tectonic, brittle-ductile shear zones have proven to be particularly fertile (Hagemann et al. 1992;Groves et al. 1998;Miller et ...

Archaeological science, globalisation, and local agency: …

of gold grave goods recovered from Mapungubwe burials date to the mid-thirteenth century (Meyer 1998; Miller et al. 2001), nearly a century after initial reports of gold working in East Africa (Miller et al. 2000) and after purpose-made crucibles were in use at Great Zimbabwe (Miller et al. 2001; Bandama et al. 2016).

Caledonia Mining: Bilboes set to be Zimbabwe's biggest gold …

Listed on London's AIM and the NYSE, Caledonia is already a prominent player in Zimbabwe's gold mining industry with its Blanket mine near Gwanda – with a gold production of just over 75 koz in 2023 – ranking as Zimbabwe's biggest current gold mine (just ahead of Kuvimba's Freda Rebecca mine). ... We are being advised by Cutfield ...

Zimbabwe goes for gold – and lithium

ZIMBABWE GOES FOR GOLD – AND LITHIUM Lithium, a critical element in electric vehicle batteries, is rapidly emerging as a game-changer for Zimbabwe's mining sector. ... The implementation of sensor-based sorting …

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Zimbabwe's artisanal miners, popularly known as …

Sources. This article is a very abbreviated summary from the following publications which readers may well want to follow-up. They are Follow the Money: Zimbabwe.A Rapid Assessment of Gold Supply Chains and Financial Flows Linked to Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe written by Marcena Hunter with help from Mukasiri Sibanda of the Zimbabwe Environmental …

From ZWL to ZiG: Zimbabwe Announces New Gold-Backed …

Zimbabwe Unveils New Currency, ZiG, in Bold Monetary Overhaul. Zimbabwe has introduced a new currency, the ZiG, as announced by the new Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, John Mushayavanhu, in his long-awaited 2024 Monetary Policy Statement. The introduction of the ZiG, which stands for "Zimbabwe Gold," marks a significant shift in the …

Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe: Breaking Barriers and

In Zimbabwe, women have been breaking barriers and inspiring change in the male-dominated field of entrepreneurship. With a deep understanding of the obstacles they face and the determination to overcome them, these women are paving the way for future generations of entrepreneurs. In this essay, we will explore the challenges and ...

The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to …

In 2016, Zimbabwe' s gold mining sector as a whole, consisting of both artisanal and small- scale mining (ASGM) and large-scale gold mining (LSGM), contributed 2. 6% of gross

Paris Olympic 2024: UK-Based Julia Norman Elevating Zimbabwe

In the run-up to the Paris Olympic 2024, a distinctive flag consistently marked its presence on the international Eventing circuit. Zimbabwe, now represented by a promising five-star rider, Julia Norman. Radiates enthusiasm for the potential achievements of the African nation, aspiring even to secure a place at the 2028 Olympics.

Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the …

ASM Conference 2018 Johannesburg, 10–11 September 2018 The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 95 Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the artisanal and

Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the …

It is generally accepted in Zimbabwe that the distinction between ASGM and LSGM (and further, between artisanal gold miners and small-scale gold miners) is based on the scale of operation and degree of mechanization. On the other hand, artisanal miners are understood to be unregistered and hence possess no property rights.

Gold output in Zimbabwe surges by 7% as industry targets …

Zimbabwe's gold mining sector has experienced a notable boost, with gold output reaching 24 tonnes in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to increased production from both large-scale and small-scale miners, reflecting the sector's resilience and ongoing ...

Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold

Causal risk factors associated with equipment used by artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Kadoma and Shurugwi in Zimbabwe in 2020: (a) hazardous noise exposure at a site with six stamp mills ...

Why Are Zimbabwe's Gold Miners Risking Deadly …

Gold, as the country's largest export, is vital to its economy. Zimbabwe sold $2.14 billion worth of gold in 2020, ranking it 35th among the world's gold exporters. The main importers of Zimbabwe's gold were the …

A golden opportunity: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining …

In Zimbabwe, it is estimated that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) provides a direct livelihood for more than one million people—critical in a country grappling with high unemployment.

Zimbabwe's artisanal miners, popularly known as …

Gold barons and their agents known as runners are thought to be the largest buyers of illicit gold in Zimbabwe. They are mainly based in Harare and they buy from their runners who are quasi …

(PDF) Artisanal and small-scale mining ( chikorokoza ) of gold …

The paper looks specifically at the growth of ASM within Mutanda Range in Odzi communal lands in Eastern Zimbabwe; it is based on long-term ethnographic engagements involving interviews with ...

How to get a gold buying permit in Zimbabwe

A gold buying permit in Zimbabwe is issued by Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FGR). To get a gold buying permit visit FGR. An interview will be scheduled and in the interview, one should be prepared to commit to gold …

Bridging Sustainable Development Gap in the Gold Mining …

This study was carried to see how microfinance institutions (MFIs) can use institutional force in compelling the gold mining sector to adhere to environmental management principles in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency

Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG - the name stands for "Zimbabwe Gold". It is the latest attempt to stabilise an economy that has lurched from crisis to crisis for the ...

SA-based Zimbabwean geologist makes groundbreaking …

Although his grandfather lost most of his fortune, Chingwaru's future looks bright. His findings could help unlock gold to the value of R450 billion that is hiding in plain sight within the ...

Archaeological science, globalisation, and local agency: gold …

The 2.3 kg of gold grave goods recovered from Mapungubwe burials date to the mid-thirteenth century (Meyer 1998; Miller et al. 2001), nearly a century after initial reports of gold working in East Africa (Miller et al. 2000) and after purpose-made crucibles were in use at Great Zimbabwe (Miller et al. 2001; Bandama et al. 2016).

FINANCING THE ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD …

Although artisanal and small-scale gold mining industry is playing an important role on the growth of Zimbabwe's economy, the industry is still facing several financial problems. Figure 1 shows …