MINING SECTOR SITUATIONAL REPORT (SIT-REP)-State of …

Some of the mines are operating under judicial management or under the management of the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC). In turn artisanal …

Gvt sets aside $2.7 billion for small scale miners

The government of Zimbabwe has set aside ZWL$2.7 billion to facilitate a complete formalisation of the Artisanal and Small-scale miners (ASM) industry.. Presenting the 2024 National Budget which ran under the theme "Consolidating Economic Transformation", the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Prof Mthuli Ncube the government was going …

Resource policies and small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe

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.

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

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM, little ...

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill to Ban Foreigners from …

The government, through the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, is set to introduce legislation that will preserve the small-scale mining sector for locals and ensure that …

Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the artisanal and small …

The study investigated the role of small-scale gold mining in promoting sustainable livelihoods among local communities in Kadoma District of Zimbabwe. The sustainability of small-scale gold mining is a contentious issue given the level of environmental degradation and the disruption of social relations taking place in the district.

Small Scale Miners opting for Solar power

Small Scale Miners in the Great Dyke are working on plans to adopt solar energy as a substitute for electricity which is currently in short supply in the country. Mirirai Melissa Ngoya Excessive power blackouts within the country have been leading to detonation of mining activities for the small scale miners. Fuel prices have also

The Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill and the

By acknowledging small-scale mining, the Zimbabwean legislator is showing its commitment to the founding values of the 2013 Constitution: As small-scale miners, ordinary …

SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218)

Small-Scale Gold Mining Law, 1989 PNDCL 218 11.8-4 (3) No person shall be granted a licence under subsection (1) of section 1 unless such person has been registered under subsection (1) of this section. Small-scale Gold Mining Committees. 10. (1) There shall be established in every designated area a Small-scale Gold Mining

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

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.

New mines law a welcome game changer, but…

Indeed, the current law was not crafted with small scale mining or artisanal mining in mind; it was adopted to regulate formal large-scale mining and criminalise everything else. This...

Formalization of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …

This can only be possible due to an enabling policy environment that supports artisanal and small-scale mining sector. Zimbabwe has an opportunity of maximizing returns from the artisanal and small-scale mining operations. The first is to recognize the sector and initiate policy reforms deliberately aimed at supporting the players in the sector.

An Overview of Mining Law in Zimbabwe | Muvingi and …

As of the Finance Act No. 2 (2020), there are no minerals classified under indigenisation requirements, allowing foreign investors greater flexibility and ease of entry into …

Ban All Foreign Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe

Chinese involvement in Zimbabwe's small-scale gold mining sector is closely linked to the rampant smuggling of gold, undermining the country's economy and contributing to the loss of valuable foreign exchange earnings. ... focusing on developments in mineral exploration, production, legislation, and market trends. Mining Magazine. Call ...

Important changes to Zimbabwe's mining regulatory …

There are significant opportunities in exploration, green and brownfield mining projects, and beneficiation in the large and small-scale mining sectors. Approximately 25 …

Government sets aside us$5 Million for small-scale miners

The small-scale mining sector is a crucial part of the Zimbabwean economy, as it provides work for millions of people across the country. However, these miners face many challenges, including limited access to finance, lack of infrastructure, and insecurity of tenure. In addition, the sector has been affected by heavy rains that hit the country in January and …

Comprehensive Guide to Small-Scale Mining in …

Small-scale mining in Zimbabwe has become a crucial sector in mineral production, contributing significantly to the country's economy. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of small-scale mining operations, covering legal frameworks, operational …

The 'Zambia Model': A blueprint for formalizing artisanal and small

The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector-commonly described as low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly associated with the use of ...

MINING SECTOR SITUATIONAL REPORT (SIT-REP) …

Additional information was drawn from literature review of online data sources. Consequently, this 5 th edition of the Artisanal, Small- and Large-Scale Mining (ASLM) Situational Report focuses on both closed large-medium …

(PDF) Formalization of a roadmap to maximize the contribution …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM, little ...

Access to finance key for small-scale miners

Stakeholders in the small-scale mining sector see access to finance and technology as key in taking advantage of growth opportunities at a time Zimbabwe is angling for a US$12 billion in the sector by 2023. ... Mining Zimbabwe is a leading publication and online platform that covers the mining industry in Zimbabwe. ... production, legislation ...

(PDF) THE IMPLICATIONS OF ARTISANAL SMALL-SCALE MIN-ING …

This study investigates the nexus between artisanal small-scale mining and food security in Zimbabwe. ... growing crops, and raising livestock, as well as the preparation and sale of the resulting goods to varying degrees (Osufu vd., 2020). ... In Zimbabwe, weak legislation governing mining dumps and waste disposal exacerbates the situation ...

PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING ARTISANAL SMALL …

Best Practices for suPPorting artisanal and small-scale mining in ZimBaBwe research team: dr. gibson chigumira (team leader, executive director of ZeParu) dr. antony mamuse (executive dean, faculty of mining sciences, midlands state university) mr. cornelius dube (ZeParu senior research fellow) mr. gamuchirai chiwunze (ZeParu research fellow) mrs. evengelista mudzonga (ZeParu …

FINANCING THE ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD …

African Mining Vision (2017) revealed that Zimbabwe's artisanal and small-scale mining activities started around the 15 th Century when the Mutapa Committee used to trade gold with the …

Small scale mining keeping Zim economy ticking

For example, 26 per cent of global tantalum production and 25 per cent of tin comes from small scale mining. On the global front, small scale mining is recognized as a considerable source of revenue for millions of people in about 80 countries worldwide. Small scale mining takes place in diverse regions of the world, mostly in the global South ...

FINANCING THE ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD …

African Mining Vision (2017) revealed that Zimbabwe's artisanal and small-scale mining ... (Zimbabwe Mines and Minerals Act Amendment Bill, 2015). Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association ZELA (2020) discovered that both registered and unregistered ... Act which is responsible for the production and sale of gold (African Mining Vision, 2017 ...

(PDF) Artisanal and small-scale mining in …

The focus is also on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) because ASM operations have significantly increased in recent times across this mineral-rich country of East Africa.

Artisanal and Small-Scale mining disasters

Zimbabwe like many other African countries has seen an ever-growing number of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) miners. By Anderson Magawa According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), these provide direct employment for up-to thirteen million people worldwide. However, work in these small-scale mines comes with so many risks to human …

Small Scale Mining

Small scale mining. There are major challenges ahead for small-scale mining in South Africa. With the advent of the new Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act in 2002, many previously disadvantaged South Africans have begun to see small-scale mining as a way to a new life. The government has, through the former Department of Minerals ...

Investors must leave small-scale mining for locals: Rushwaya

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President Ms. Henrietta Rushwaya has said foreign investors must leave small-scale mining for the locals and there must be a law that categorises a small-scale miner by possessing 50 or fewer hectares of land. Shantel T Chisango Speaking at a peggers meeting held at ZMF headquarters in Msasa, Rushwaya stated