2025716· In 2025, Artisanal and Small-scale miners (ASM) continue to play a vital role in global mineral production. While still frowned upon, the sector plays a critical role producing 60% of the total gold output in countries like Zimbabwe.
Ensure import substitution of mining generated products and consumables for Zimbabwe’s economy. Development of a sustainable small scale gold mining …
202565· Planet Gold Zimbabwe is rolling out pilot demonstration sites nationwide to introduce mercury-free gold processing technologies aimed at …
Since the early 2000s, Zimbabwe has been marked by an ongoing crisis.1 That has led its population, and especially the youth, to find creative and controversial means to ensure their livelihoods and create wealth. Among other activities, illegal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has emerged as a key sector attracting young people.
51· This article explores the dynamics of a rural transformation process triggered by the dramatic growth of Zimbabwe''s Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Min…
517· The Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector has continued to show its significance in the achievement of the US$4 Billion gold industry by as gold deliveries to the country’s sole gold buyer and exporter Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) increased by over 3 per cent in April from the previous month. Rudairo Mapuranga On average […]
128· The small-scale mining sector has of late become one of the pillars of the economy of Zimbabwe contributing significantly to national fiscus. Rudairo Dickson Mapuranga The small-scale gold mining sector contributes up to 12 percent of total exports cementing its position in prop (up) the country to achieve the President’s vision of an upper-middle-income …
1.0 Executive Summary This research paper seeks to outline and assess the social, economic, political and cultural barriers that women face thereby, hindering them from fully participating in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Zimbabwe. The mining sector is male dominated and over the years has faced many challenges that range from gender …
128· Concluding that the root causes of the problems in Zimbabwe''s artisanal gold mining reside largely in the unethical, unprofessional and …
2025711· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a significant driver of Zimbabwe’s gold output. Seeking to enhance the sector’s contribution to the national …
202055· 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...
202558· With a strong collaborative approach between small-scale and large-scale producers, Zimbabwe’s mining sector is well-positioned to maintain its growth trajectory throughout the year. Minister Chitando, however, highlighted that there is a need to address the issue of gold smuggling, which is highly prevalent among small-scale miners.
Conclusion Gold mining in Zimbabwe offers significant opportunities for economic growth and personal wealth creation. Small-to-medium-scale miners have …
2025722· Watch as we demonstrate the process of hoisting ore from underground to surface at our small-scale gold mine in Zimbabwe.
202534· Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe has deep historical roots, with its practice stretching back to the pre-colonial period when local communities …
Watch as we demonstrate the process of hoisting ore from underground to surface at our small-scale gold mine in Zimbabwe.
Artisanal gold mining is slowly adopting technology formally used in medium to large size mines and developing it into innovative, specialized equipment tailored to conditions pertaining to remote locations in Zimbabwe. Artisanal miners use obsolete technology and are ill-informed of new transitions in terms of technical knowledge on sustainable development, mine planning and …
Abstract Today, artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) in Zimbabwe is dominantly characterised by destructive mining and wasteful mineral extraction. Such activities have severe impacts on the environment which include deforestation, over-stripping, burning of bushes, and use of harmful chemicals like mercury and cyanide.
The study investigated the role of small-scale gold mining in promoting sustainable livelihoods among local communities in Kadoma District of …
20201215· Small scale gold mining in Zimbabwe. A couple of miners extracting gold ore from Moflegosh Mine in Norton Zimbabwe
202055· 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...
202534· Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe has deep historical roots, with its practice stretching back to the pre-colonial period when local communities …
51· This article explores the dynamics of a rural transformation process triggered by the dramatic growth of Zimbabwe''s Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Min…
20201219· Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has become an important sector in Zimbabwe, creating jobs for the rural communities, contributing to the country’s economic development, sustaining livelihoods among other important things. But despite all this, the sector is not being fully supported in Zimbabwe especially in terms of funding and capacity building. It …
2025711· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a significant driver of Zimbabwe’s gold output. Seeking to enhance the sector’s contribution to the national economy, the Government of Zimbabwe developed a draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Strategy in consultation with sector stakeholders.
with the help of mobile technology. It was carried out in two administrative districts, Shurugwi and Kadoma, both major mining areas; target groups …
201621· 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 both an immediate need and …
with the help of mobile technology. It was carried out in two administrative districts, Shurugwi and Kadoma, both major mining areas; target groups …