Navigating the Terrain: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, renowned for its rich mineral resources, has a long history of mining, from the era of the Great Zimbabwe civilization to modern times. Among the various forms of mining in the country, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) stands out as a significant sector, characterized by its grassroots nature and its intricate interplay …
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The contribution of small-scale mining to Zimbabwean …
Mining Zimbabwe is a premier publication, offering insightful perspectives, up-to-minute news, policy and comprehensive analysis of the Zimbabwe mining industry. Telephone: +263 242 777728. The small-scale and artisanal mining sector has of late become one of the pillars of the economy of Zimbabwe contributing significantly to …
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Resource policies and small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe
Abstract. This article examines the policy framework in place for small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe. Through an analysis of stakeholder interviews and industry performance, the paper argues that ...
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(PDF) Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among …
Causal risk factors associated with equipment used by artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Kadoma and Shurugwi in Zimbabwe in 2020: (a) hazardous noise exposure at a site with six …
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Zimbabwe: A Gold Mining Boom Amid Rapid Agrarian Change
Abstract. This paper explores the changing dynamics of Zimbabwe's gold mining sector. The paper starts by providing a brief historical overview of gold mining in Zimbabwe before exploring the dramatic increase in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) within the context of Zimbabwe's Fast Track Land Reform Program …
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Socio-economic Impacts of China's Mining Investments in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's mining profile differs from many other countries in Africa, such as South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Ghana, that tend to rely on a much smaller range of minerals and fewer large-scale mines (Weng et al. 2018; Kaseke et al. 2015). As indicated, Chinese mining conglomerates have been venturing …
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The 'nouveau riche' and 'makorokoza': Artisanal and small …
1. Introduction. It is now commonplace in Zimbabwe to associate artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) or chikorokoza (as it is popularly known locally) with livelihoods, survival and capital accumulation (see, for example Mawowa, 2013; Mkodzongi and Spiegel, 2020; Spiegel, 2014, 2015).With declines in formal employment …
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Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Formalisation Benefits
The majority of artisanal and small-scale mining activities operate informally, which means they take place illegally without the required licences and permits. ... Mining Zimbabwe is a premier publication, offering insightful perspectives, up-to-minute news, policy and comprehensive analysis of the Zimbabwe mining industry. Telephone: …
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Zimbabwe Mining Sector: Opportunities Galore
Zimbabwe's hopes for a quick economic recovery and sustainable foreign exchange stability rest on the shoulders of its multibillion-dollar mining industry. By Francis Shingi Nhunzvi and Victor Bhoroma Beyond the productivity bottlenecks of the past 2 years, mining commodities earned the country US$2.91 billion in 2019 (9% down from the 2018 …
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Artisanal and Small-Scale mining disasters
Zimbabwe gold buying prices 16 June 2023. Artisanal and small-scale mining activities have some serious environmental impacts too which include animal migration, noise, soil erosion and pits which are not rehabilitated after mining activities. The above shows a serious problem within our society which calls for serious and immediate …
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Crisis, Mbingas and Artisanal Small-Scale Mining in …
The growth of informal artisanal mining has resulted from three main reasons. First, the economic crisis in Zimbabwe has forced people to look for ways to survive by any …
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Promoting sustainable mining in Zimbabwe
Promoting sustainable mining in Zimbabwe. " Both small-to-medium and large scale mining entities in Zimbabwe are encouraged to be sensitive to the environment and to invest in projects and technologies that minimize environmental risks. Relevant authorities and stakeholder representative bodies must embark on deliberate and co …
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Mining Sector 1
In Zimbabwe, the gold mining sector has significantly contributed to uplifting the livelihoods of many communities who are making a living through artisanal and small-scale mining. Artisanal mining is largely informal, characterized by low technology and use of minimal machinery. 3The sector has unfortunately continued to record
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What needs to be done to improve ASM in Zimbabwe
In many parts of the world, artisanal or small-scale mining (ASM) activities are at least as important as large-scale mining activities, particularly in terms of the numbers of people employed. ... Mining Zimbabwe is a premier publication, offering insightful perspectives, up-to-minute news, policy and comprehensive analysis of the …
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A golden opportunity: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe …
In Zimbabwe, it is estimated that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) provides a direct livelihood for more than one million people—critical in a country grappling with high unemployment. Consensus is growing among key ASM stakeholders that the government's policy shift toward increasing economic emphasis on ASM gold creates …
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Challenges faced by small scale miners in …
ZBIN Member 5. 1. Mining, Trading and export licences takes way too long. 2.MMCZ pricing formula for minerals is not competitive compared to the region. 3.Fuel is very expensive, production and …
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Zimbabwe's artisanal miners, popularly known as …
Sources. This article is a very abbreviated summary from the following publications which readers may well want to follow-up. They are Follow the Money: Zimbabwe.A Rapid Assessment of Gold Supply Chains and Financial Flows Linked to Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe written by Marcena Hunter with help from Mukasiri …
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Zimbabwe's gold production up as new mines begin production
Zimbabwe's most valuable resource, gold, dropped from US$1.60 billion in 2019 to US$980 million in 2020. ... In the small-scale mining sector, there is evidence of a lot of collaborations and strategic partnerships. However, there has been concern about the absence of mechanisation in the business for a long time. Small scale miners are still ...
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Mining in Zimbabwe, 5 years later (mining industry recap)
Here are ten things the Mnangagwa administration has done right in Zimbabwe mining and outstanding issues that need urgent reforms: 1) Mining Law Reforms ... Supporting Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) The administration recognizes the importance of the ASM sector in Zimbabwe's mining industry. It has …
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(PDF) Artisanal and small-scale mining (chikorokoza) of gold …
The current rise of artisanal gold mining, processing and refining also provided a rich ethnographic model for understanding earlier indigenous gold mining technologies. The fact that mining is practiced today in close connection with indigenous African ritual and religious activities provided valuable evidence for this study [7].
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PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING ARTISANAL SMALL-SCALE …
study adopted a case study approach focusing on three key minerals and mining areas in Zimbabwe covering gold mining in manicaland, chromite mining on the great dyke and …
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Artisanal small-scale mining: Potential ecological disaster in
The rapid growth of coal mining in Zimbabwe is a consequence of the government's 12-billion-dollar mining roadmap, which anticipates coal mining industry to contribute about USD 1 billion (Ncube ...
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PRESS RELEASE: ZELA's Analysis of Legal Developments and …
For immediate release. Harare,25/04/2023. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has produced a situational report that provides an account of the lithium rush in Zimbabwe by artisanal, small-scale, and large-scale miners as well as the associated legal and policy developments.
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The burden of chronic mercury intoxication in artisanal small …
Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a poverty-driven activity practiced in over 70 countries worldwide. Zimbabwe is amongst the top ten countries using large quantities of mercury to extract gold from ore. This analysis was performed to check data availability and derive a preliminary estimate of disability-adjusted life years …
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Promoting sustainable mining in Zimbabwe
19 October 2020. " Both small-to-medium and large scale mining entities in Zimbabwe are encouraged to be sensitive to the environment and to invest in projects and technologies …
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Chinese dominance in Zimbabwe's lithium mines: Potential …
This is despite the illegality of artisanal mining in Zimbabwe. By November 2022, reports indicated that an estimated 5 000 artisanal miners, fortune seekers and foreigners were involved in mining and trading lithium at Sandawana Mine. ... yet the Government has been considering developing an Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …
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The 'nouveau riche' and 'makorokoza': Artisanal and …
1. Introduction. It is now commonplace in Zimbabwe to associate artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) or chikorokoza (as it is popularly known locally) …
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Artisanal and Small …
In Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has made efforts to regularize artisanal and small-scale mining (about 40,000 of at least 500,000 are reported to have registered) . In addition, the Kunda Nqob'i TB (KNTB) project in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care has rolled out interventions such as targeted screening ...
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The Political Economy of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining …
Growth of artisanal small-scale mining in Zimbabwe 2003 – 2009. Source: several RBZ reports from 2003 – 2009 and UNIDO, Empowering Small-Scale Miners in Zimbabwe: An Overview of Recommendations from the Global Mercury Project (UNIDO, 2007). of the world's non-fuel mineral production.35 Zimbabwe's ASM sector is thus one of the world's ...
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(PDF) Formalization of a roadmap to maximize …
In Zimbabwe, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is predominantly in gold mining and has contributed signficantly towards mineral output and a source of livelihood for many communities. It is ...
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