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Zimbabwe’s state diamond miner names industry veteran Mtombeni as CEO
Zimbabwe's state diamond miner ZCDC has named Dennis Mtombeni as chief executive, effective July 1, 2026. Mtombeni, a 26-year mining...
The execution gap costing miners and their investors billions
Accenture says miners often miss guidance despite heavy investment. McKinsey reports productivity is 25% lower than in 2005. Improving operational...
Mutapa Gold Resources CEO Barnard resigns, Shayawabaya named successor
Mutapa Gold Resources said CEO Trevor Barnard resigned on May 1. Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya was appointed as the new chief executive....
Commodities
DRC and Zambia rank among world’s top copper holders as demand rises
DRC and Zambia hold major copper reserves that support global supply. Both countries are key producers in Africa’s Copperbelt region....
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Regions
Rights group condemns shooting at Mutare gold mine
Artisanal miner shot at Mutare gold mine, with police and watchdog giving different accounts. Rights group alleges abuse, extortion and...
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Insights
The drilling and blasting dilemma facing modern mines
Subcontracting offers mines flexibility, expertise, and reduced capital burden. In-house drilling and blasting gives full control, integration, and...
Industry Leader Interviews
Mukamura charts a path for women engineers in Zim’s mining sector
IN AN industry long dominated by men, Engineer Blessing Mukamura is part of a growing cohort of women...
Technology
Sandvik reports higher orders and profit in 2025
Sandvik reported higher orders and profit in 2025 despite global economic pressures. The mining equipment maker saw 11% growth in...
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Policy
Nomsa Mpofu turns gold panning struggles into Miss Mines leadership
NOMSA Mpofu began her career as a gold panner in rural Gwanda. She later moved through domestic work, modelling training...
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