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Mines secretary Wushe to inspect Zimbabwe School of Mines
Mines Secretary Wushe scheduled to tour Zimbabwe School of Mines in Bulawayo on June 6, 2026. Visit aims to review...
Kambamura declares ‘zero tolerance’ on corruption, backs inspectors
Kambamura vows zero tolerance on graft in Mines Ministry. Inspectors and engineers promised protection when closing unsafe mines. New controls...
Chegutu miners back mercury‑free gold technology rollout
Artisanal miners in Chegutu pledged to abandon mercury use in gold production. PlanetGOLD Zimbabwe targets a 4.8‑tonne mercury reduction over...
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
Zimbabwe mine union demands $650 minimum wage, stronger safety rules
Zimbabwe mine union calls for US$650 minimum wage. ZDAMWU says safety in mines is a basic right. New collective agreement...
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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
AI-powered geospatial analytics helps African mines detect risks earlier
Mining companies across Africa are turning to AI-powered geospatial analytics to improve oversight of remote and complex operations. Satellite monitoring...
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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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