Zimshec is set to start training small-scale miners in safety, health and environmental issues nationwide. Speaking at the sidelines of the inaugural 2021 Mining Industry Sector Awards held at State House recently, Zimshec Chairperson, Makumba Nyenje said they have partnered with the Midlands State University to start training small scale-miners. “Recently […]
The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) has urged companies and individuals within the Great Dyke to refocus and consider the agricultural potential in the region. Addressing delegates at the recently held Great Dyke Mining and Agriculture Investment Conference held in Gweru, CoMZ vice president Thomas Gono said huge ponds which […]
Players in the Mining and Agriculture sector have been urged to work together in the preservation of natural resources. Speaking during the Great Dyke Mining and Agriculture Investment Conference and Awards last week, The Midlands Provincial Agriculture Extension and Rural Development Director, Medline Magwenzi said some of the mining activities are […]
Minex, organisers of countrywide exhibitions and conferences for small scale miners has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Zimbabwe Mining Safety, Health and Environmental Council (ZIMSHEC) to advocate for health and safety within the small scale mining sector. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Gweru , Minex Chairman Munyaradzi Hwengwere […]
The finance ministry has announced a number of measures aimed at enhancing the domestic use of the Zimbabwean dollar and limiting illegal foreign currency trading. According to the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube, the new measures will help restore macro-economic stability and ensure smooth operations by the […]
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development says the increase in gold deliveries is a product of a number of positive factors that allowed miners to work and produce better. Speaking to Great Dyke news, the Committee’s Chairperson, Honourable Edmund Mkaratigwa said despite the covid-19 lockdown as well as […]
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation says it is working with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority to find lasting solutions on the issue of power outages that are affecting production in the mining sector. Speaking to Great Dyke News, ZMF CEO, Wellington Takavarasha said the excessive power cuts are hindering progress in the […]
Minex, organisers of countrywide exhibitions and conferences for small scale miners have revealed that this year promises to be an exciting one with a number of expos lined up across the country. According to Minex Marketing Executive, Kudzai Muranda, the first exhibition will be in Zvishavane with miners and suppliers expected to discuss issues affecting the mining sector and map a way forward to […]
The mining sector anchors the Government’s Vision 2030 of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper middle-incomestatus economy. Cognizant of the role of mining in achieving this vision, the government in 2019 launched theroadmap to the achievement of US$12 billion revenue from the mining sector by 2023. This vision requires the support of […]