adminafter concerns had been raised that the companies were not doing enough for community development.
“The companies should plough back to the community considering that some villagers lost their fields due to their operations,” he said.
“Some even lost gardens, and water sources and we have always advocated compensation of the affected communities.”
Mr Mudavanhu acknowledged construction of Mutoko High School by the local authority through proceeds from granite mining levies.
He, however, lamented that since granite was declared a mineral, Mutoko Rural District Council was now collecting less revenue from the companies.
Mr Mudavanhu said his office was also working with the Environmental Management Agency and the council in enforcing compliance by companies with regulations.
However, the mining companies said they appreciated the concept of social responsibility and have been ploughing back to the community in cash and kind.
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