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 […]
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with Focus on Adaptability and Resilience
DT Correspondent
HARARE, Zimbabwe – April 20, 2024 – Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) celebrated its 2nd anniversary with a grand event highlighting the theme of “Adapting and Thriving: Celebrating 2 Years of Growth and Resilience in the Lithium Industry”.
Fastjet to Increase Daily Flights from Victoria Falls to Nelspruit Kruger, Launches Amazing Zimbabwe Campaign
DT Correspondent
Fastjet, a value carrier airline, has announced plans to introduce daily flights from Victoria Falls to Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga in South Africa, aiming to support local and regional tourism by enhancing connectivity between these popular tourist destinations.
Trouble Surrounds Vumbachikwe Gold Mine Reopening, Forensic Report Reveals
Vumbachikwe Gold Mine’s prospects for reopening have been condemned following a damning forensic report conducted by South Africa’s Forfar Forensics.
Impressive Surge: Gold Production Skyrockets with Over 25 percent Surge in Deliveries
DT Correspondent Gold production in the country has experienced a significant boost, with deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) soaring by more than 25 percent in January 2024 compared to the previous year, according to statistics released by FGR. The data reveals that gold deliveries to FGR reached an impressive 2,375.3259 kilograms in January 2024, […]
Mining Industry Urged to Prioritize ESG Issues for Sustainable Development
Chief Mining Correspondent
Zimbabwe’s mining industry is being called upon to prioritize Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues to ensure that local communities benefit from the extraction of resources in their regions.
PLZ Achieves Nearly 300,000 Tonnes of Lithium Concentrate Production in 2023
Mining Correspondent Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), the owner of the Arcadia lithium mine in Goromonzi announced that it produced approximately 280,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate in 2023. The company is now planning to double its production for the year 2024 despite facing challenges due to the softening commodity prices affecting its plans. Henry Zhu, the […]
Karo Mining Achieves Over 1 Million Fatality-Free Hours in Platinum Project
DT Correspondent Karo Mining Holdings, a platinum group metals (PGM) producer listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange announced that its mining operations have reached a significant milestone by operating for over 1 million hours without a fatality. The achievement showcases the company’s commitment to prioritising the safety and well-being of its employees. In its […]