The 'nouveau riche' and 'makorokoza': Artisanal and small-scale …
It is now commonplace in Zimbabwe to associate artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) or chikorokoza (as it is popularly known locally) with livelihoods, survival and capital accumulation (see, for example Mawowa, 2013; Mkodzongi and Spiegel, 2020; Spiegel, 2014, 2015).With declines in formal employment opportunities, artisanal and small-scale gold …
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A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe
Meanwhile, Minister of Mines and Mining Development Winston Chitando said in a presentation last year that small-scale mining makes a significant contribution to the country, but that "every ...
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Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the artisanal …
Table 1. A comparison of the contribution between ASGM and LSGM in Zimbabwe(Pact, 2017). Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Large-Scale gold mining Total gold mining Production 311,000 troy ounces 428,000 troy ounces 739,000 troy ounces % of GDP 1.2% 1.4% 2.6% Royalty (% of government revenue) US$3.8 million (0.24% of government revenue)
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Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining Business Plan 2013
now a Fair trade and Fair-mined standard for gold from artisanal and small scale gold mining, established by ARM/FLO. Having these kinds of clear standards may encourage the supply chain infrastructure and more artisanal/small-scale miners to produce gold for this market.
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Mining Zimbabwe Magazine
INSIDE MINING ZIMBABWE. 04. NEWS. Top 10 Operating Mines in 16. Zimbabwe 2019. MINERAL FOCUS. Minerals and Location in . 30. Zimbabwe. FEATURE ARTICLE: Top ten Operating mines in Zimbabwe 2019 (full story on page 16) 20. How young women can be incor-porated into small scale mining. 22. What needs to be done to improve ASM in Zimbabwe. …
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Why Small-Scale Miners looking for investment should attend Mining
Small-scale miners in Zimbabwe should take advantage of the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 3–6, 2025.The prestigious event, which is the largest mining investment gathering in Africa, offers a unique platform for small-scale miners to connect with potential investors, …
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Comprehensive Guide to Small-Scale Mining in Zimbabwe: 2024 …
Small-scale mining in Zimbabwe has become a crucial sector in mineral production, contributing significantly to the country's economy. This comprehensive guide …
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How Intrachem Plans to Become Zimbabwe's Premier Explosives
In a bid to solidify its position as a leading explosives manufacturer in Zimbabwe, Intrachem Private Limited is implementing a multifaceted strategy aimed at enhancing product safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and industry sustainability. Last Month, Mining Zimbabwe went on a technical visit to the Intrachem Private Limited explosives manufacturing plant to …
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PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING ARTISANAL SMALL …
AND SMALL-SCALE MINING IN ZIMBABWE OCTOBER 2016 Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU) 55 Mull Road, Belvedere, Harare. Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 778 423 / 785 926/7 Fax: +263 4 778 415 Email: [email protected] Website: ii Best Practices for s u PP orting a rtisanal and s
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Zimbabwe's Small-Scale, Artisanal Miners Emerge as Country's …
Evidence Chenjerai, GPJ Zimbabwe. Employees at a small-scale gold mining operation work to separate ore from mud and soil at the privately-owned Penhalonga Valley Investments Mill in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Small-scale gold miners outperformed large-scale operations in the last quarter of 2016.
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Kavango to build new plant to increase production at Zimbabwe …
"Given the amount of current high-grade small-scale mining at Prospect 4, we will work on the specification for a more advanced processing plant in parallel to exploration.
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7 Business Ideas That Target Small Scale Gold …
The small-scale gold mining industry in Zimbabwe is quite notable. It comes as no surprise given how significant gold mining generally is in Zimbabwe. The total projected gold production output from small-scale miners …
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Ten Exemplary Small Scale miners of 2020
Engineer Chris Murove is a Former Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Deputy President, Former President and CEO of Zimbabwe Artisanal and Small-Scale for Sustainable Mining Council (ZASMC) and currently the …
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Small-scale mining – the baby that needs serious attention
In 2016, Zimbabwe's gold mining sector as a whole, consisting of both artisanal and small-scale mining and large-scale gold mining, contributed 2.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), 18% of exports, 28% of mining output, and 1% of government revenues (royalties only) and employed 7.1% of the labour force.
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Bikita processing plants have vast potential to …
The country's biggest lithium producer, Bikita Minerals' lithium petalite and spodumene plants project has the capacity to transform and spearhead the lithium mineral beneficiation and processing industry in …
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Gold mining in Zimbabwe
Small-scale gold mining A Small-scale mining operation near Harare. Artisanal and Small-scale miners currently operating in Zimbabwe are estimated to range from 500 000 to 1 500 000 people. This group is currently producing over 60% of gold submitted to the country's sole buyer Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR).
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MINING SECTOR SITUATIONAL REPORT (SIT-REP)-State of …
This has negative implications on the artisanal and small-scale mining value chain. Sourcing gold from mines operated by children affects the marketing of the mineral. ... Alaska mine is under the management of Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) and was closed 20 years ago due to the poor economic and political environment in the ...
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Starting A Small Scale Gold Mining Business In …
Small scale gold mining has hit Zimbabwe by storm over the past couple of years. Being someone intimately familiar with Mashava I know this too well. Mashava is situated about 40 kilometres outside Masvingo CBD, …
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Appropriate Process Technologies | Small to Medium Scale …
Small to medium scale mining equipment for the recovery of gold, chrome, tin, tantalite and more. We are based in South Africa, but our mineral processing plants are supplied globally. Small to medium scale mining equipment for the recovery of gold, chrome, tin, tantalite and more.
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Chikonzo appointed to African Women in Mining Association Board
The Zimbabwe Association of Women in Mining (ZAWIMA) has announced that its Chairperson, Ms Kundai Chikonzo, has been appointed as a board member of the African Women in Mining Association (AWIMA). This significant appointment underscores ZAWIMA's growing influence in Africa's mining sector, Mining Zimbabwe reports. By Hazel Gara. Ms. Chikonzo, …
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How To Acquire A Mining License In Zimbabwe
Mining Leases are typically granted for an initial 10-year period, with the possibility of renewal. Small-Scale Mining Certificate: This license is tailored for small-scale mining operations, often by individual artisanal miners or small cooperative groups. The requirements and application process are streamlined compared to a full Mining Lease.
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Zim Alloys Resuscitating Chrome Concentrator and Washplants
Zimbabwe faces several issues in the chrome value chain. Local miners, particularly small-scale miners, sell their high-grade chrome for much less compared to South African miners. In January 2023, South African chrome ore was priced at around US$281 per tonne, while Zimbabwean miners received just US$70 per tonne.
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ZELA awareness campaigns to artisanal and small-scale mining
Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is playing a pivotal role to ensure that communities benefit from resources in their localities as stipulated in the Constitution, Section 13 (4) on National Development, as such ZELA seeks to influence an enabling policy and legal environment to foster responsible and sustainable growth of Artisanal and small scale …
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Gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) saw a substantial increase of 26.65% in 2024 compared to 2023, largely driven by small-scale miners whose deliveries surged by over 21%. Mining Zimbabwe can confirm that small-scale miners...
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Modular Cyanidation Plant in Zimbabwe: APT TriTank TT20 — …
APT's modular cyanidation plant, the TriTank TT20, has taken off with one being recently delivered to a client in Zimbabwe and another immediately ordered thereafter for a separate client. This plant is currently under manufacture and will be ready for delivery within just two weeks. True to APT, th
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ZMF encourages ASM to prepare EMPs to avoid mine closure
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has called on Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) to prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP), an ASM-designed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), to avoid arrests during the ongoing operation targeting miners without an EIA.. By Rudairo Mapuranga. ZMF CEO Mr Wellington Takavarasha …
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PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING ARTISANAL SMALL …
areas in Zimbabwe covering gold mining in manicaland, chromite mining on the great dyke and gemstone mining in mashonaland west. recommendations from this study are far reaching in …
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The Future of Blasting: Embracing Technological Evolution in the Mining
Even small-scale and medium-scale mines are benefiting from these advancements, with technologies like bulk explosives and mobile charging units becoming more accessible and cost-effective. "Even small-scale mines are now using bulk explosives and mobile charging units that were once only available to large-scale operations," Jena noted.
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Gold Deliveries Decline Over 9% in November, Large-Scale …
Gold deliveries to Zimbabwe's sole authorized buyer and exporter, Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), decreased by 9.65% in November compared to October, Mining Zimbabwe can report.. By Rudairo Mapuranga. In November, small-scale miners contributed 2,639.7751 kilograms of gold, a 16% decrease from the 3,143.1645 kilograms delivered in October.
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Strategies for Sustainable gold processing in the artisanal and small
The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is considered one of the most important sources of income for both rural and urban communities in Zimbabwe, particularly with diminished ...
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