Online Reporter
- SundayMail
- May 17, 2026
- 119 views
Govt to declare State of Disaster on rivers over illegal mining
Fungai Lupande-Mashonaland Central Bureau THE Government is set to declare a State of Disaster on some of Zimbabwe’s major rivers as illegal alluvial mining, deforestation and environmental degradation severely threaten…
- SundayMail
- May 17, 2026
- 41 views
Synthetic diamonds slash Zimbabwe’s exports by 46pc as prices tumble
Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE’S diamond industry is facing an existential threat from laboratory-grown synthetic diamonds, which have caused a sharp decline in global prices for natural stones, a senior official…
- Herald
- May 16, 2026
- 35 views
Mutapa Resources welcomes withdrawal of Botha Mine’s siting plan
Fidelis Munyoro-Chief Court Reporter MUTAPA Gold Resources has welcomed the Government’s withdrawal of a disputed siting of works approval previously granted to Botha Gold Mine, saying the move confirms its…
- Herald
- May 11, 2026
- 15 views
Africa must rise or remain a resource colony forever
Richard Muponde-Zimpapers Politics Hub AS Africans prepare to celebrate Africa Day on May 25, the continent must abandon ceremonial complacency and prioritise broad economic emancipation and integration to claim its…
- SundayNews
- May 1, 2026
- 55 views
Call for skilled mining journalism as Dr Wushe takes office
Online Reporter The appointment of Dr Thomas Utete Wushe as Permanent Secretary for Mines and Mining Development has placed renewed focus not only on the future of Zimbabwe’s mining sector,…
- Herald
- March 25, 2026
- 77 views
Zim records 32pc surge in February gold output
Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’s gold production for February 2026 jumped by 31,5 percent compared to the same period last year, a rise driven by a massive increase in deliveries from the…
- Herald
- March 13, 2026
- 49 views
Mineral beneficiation indaba on the cards
Mukudzei Chingwere in MASHAVA GOVERNMENT has set sights on the next stage of ferrochrome beneficiation levels to stainless steel and usable consumer goods, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said.…
- Herald
- March 9, 2026
- 86 views
Freda Rebecca, Botha Mine clash over lease 21
Fidelis Munyoro-Chief Court Reporter The goldfields of Bindura have become the stage for a contentious legal battle. Freda Rebecca Gold Mine, one of the country’s major gold producers, accuses Botha…
- Herald
- March 9, 2026
- 58 views
Chinese firm begins gold, copper search in Bikita
George Maponga-Masvingo Bureau A Chinese mining firm, Twiza, has begun exploration for gold and copper in Devuli Ranch on the northern fringes of the vast, wildlife‑rich Save Valley Conservancy in…
- Herald
- March 6, 2026
- 44 views
Mineral ore export ban will not be ‘talk shows’
Nyore Madzianike-Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT is taking measures to ensure policies on the export and beneficiation of minerals are implemented in practice and do not remain “talk shows”. This follows the…