ZMF advocates for policies on women miners
THE Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) says Zimbabwe needs more women to get into mining and mine training to balance the male-dominated industry so as to complement the country’s target to … Read More
Category: Mining
Blanket Mine targets 80k ounces by 2022
CALEDONIA Mining Corporation remains optimistic that its gold-producing concern, Blanket Mine in Matabeleland South will surpass its annual 60 000 ounces target for the year, setting a record high production … Read More
Unki Mine production rises 4pc despite pandemic
Anglo American Platinum’s local unit Unki Mine’s platinum group metals (PGM) production for the first quarter to March 31, 2021 rose 4 percent to 50 900 ounces compared to same … Read More
SMM loses mining claims
SMM Holdings administrator Afaras Gwaradzimba allegedly sold land under the company’s mining leases, with the land set to be converted into residential stands. SMM, formerly owned by businessman Mr Mutumwa … Read More
Sovereign debts stall RioZim project funds
One of Zimbabwe’s largest gold producers, RioZim’s plans to build a 2 800 megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant in Sengwa, Gokwe North, needs to clear three major hurdles to … Read More
Exploration on course: Invictus
INVICTUS Energy says its oil and gas exploration project in Muzarabani is well on course after awarding a contract for a seismic survey to Canadian firm Polaris Natural Resources. A … Read More
Palladium boom for Zimplats, Mimosa
Spot palladium surged to a record high on bets that rebounding economies will fuel auto-maker demand, deepening supply shortfalls of the precious metal. Palladium is one of the platinum group … Read More
Invictus ropes in Canadian firm for Muzarabani survey
INVICTUS Energy has awarded Canadian firm Polaris Natural Resources a contract to undertake seismic survey (gathering earth vibrations) on its special grant in Muzarabani where it is exploring for oil … Read More
Gold output falls as mines flood
ZIMBABWE’S gold deliveries declined to 3,97 tonnes during the first three months of 2021 from 5,72 tonnes during the comparable period last year after heavy rains swamped shafts and kept … Read More
RioZim seeks Govt guarantee for loan
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed firm wants to build a 2 800 megawatt (MW) power plant in Sengwa, Gokwe North, and has provisionally agreed a construction contract with Power China. … Read More
