Aussie firm loses AU$5,5m lawsuit against Blanket Mine

Court Reporter THE High Court has dismissed a lawsuit by Australian firm Mining Engineering Consulting Services that was claiming AU$5,5 million from Blanket Mine after the latter terminated its contract and services. The firm had cited Blanket Mine and George Gapu, the arbitrator, respectively, as respondents in the case. Mining Engineering is a private company […]

Complex Fraud Network Exposed at Fools Mine

By Staff Reporter An in-depth investigation has uncovered a complex network of fraud, corruption, and manipulation at Fools Mine, a gold mine situated in the Hope Fountain area, about 18 kilometres from Bulawayo along the Matopos highway. At the heart of this scandal is the self-appointed director, Mohamed Daka. Fools Mine is known for its […]

ZMF Pledges Commitment to Responsible Mining

Digital Telegraph Correspondent Artisanal and small-scale miners should practice responsible mining that is sustainable and environmentally conscious, a Cabinet Minister has said. Addressing miners during the Zimbabwe Miners Federation’s annual conference in the capital earlier today, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando said mining practices should adhere to the laws of the country. “Mining […]

Minister Chitando To Grace ZMF Annual Indaba

…Meeting to Focus on Sustainability Mining Correspondent Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando will address the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Harare Hippodrome in Braeside in Harare. The two-day indaba is being held under the theme “Sustainable Mining: A Catalyst Towards National Development,” and runs from July 11th-12th, 2024. […]

Small-scale Miners to Benefit From a US$2 million EV scheme

Mining Correspondent Artisanal and small-scale miners are set to benefit from an Electric Vehicles (EV) scheme, which is scheduled to be launched next month by the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF). This development follows ZMF president Ms Henrietta Rushwaya’s successful US$2 million EV deal in China, which will provide ZMF members with vehicles at a discounted […]

Chrome Production Surges by Over 4 Percent

DT Correspondent Chrome production in Zimbabwe experienced a notable surge, increasing by 4.37 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, as reported by the country’s statistics agency, ZIMSTAT. This surge translated to a production of 1,204,755 MT in 2023, compared to 1,154,340 MT in 2022. Despite facing a 46.62 percent decline in production during […]

ZMF Introduces Mechanisation Program for Artisanal Miners in Zvishavane

DT CORRESPONDENT The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has launched its artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) mechanization program in Zvishavane, Midlands Province as part of its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) endeavors. The mechanization program is in line with the government’s vision for the country to achieve upper middle-income economy status by 2030, while adhering to […]