2017226· Small-scale and artisanal miners produced more gold than large-scale companies in Zimbabwe in recent months. Proposed changes to the nation’s mining laws to recognize and support smaller operations could boost production even more, small-scale miners and their advocates say.
3 · An Australian mining company has been fined nearly A$1 million (approximately US$670,000) over the death of a 25-year-old underground mineworker—a clear example of corporate accountability that raises a pressing question for Zimbabwe: Will local mines, including small-scale operations, ever face public prosecution or meaningful financial penalties for fatal …
You’ll find both large-scale mines and many small-scale gold miners operating in the area. 🐄 Cattle Ranching: The region is well-known for cattle ranching and farming.
The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is considered one of the most important sources of income for both rural and urban communities in Zimbabwe, particularly with diminished access to alternative opportunities.
1116· HUGE investments into Zimbabwe’s large-scale gold mines have bolstered output in several key operators that have pushed production beyond initial projections, Mines …
You’ll find both large-scale mines and many small-scale gold miners operating in the area. 🐄 Cattle Ranching: The region is well-known for cattle ranching and farming.
20161231· PDF | On Jan 1, 2017, Lyman Mlambo and others published The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to Zimbabwe''s …
Zimbabwe, located in southeastern Africa, is rich in diverse natural resources that significantly contribute to its economy. The country’s mining sector is particularly vital, generating over $2 billion annually, with gold as its most significant mineral export, bolstered by substantial reserves and production from mines like Freda Rebecca.
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. While ASM operations typically lack large-scale machinery or heavy capital investment, there are still highly profitable minerals …
202536· As a result, the sector has proven instrumental in keeping Zimbabwe’s gold output steady, compensating for the challenges faced by large-scale mining operations. As 2025 progresses, it will be crucial to address the obstacles facing both ASM and large-scale miners to ensure continued growth in gold production.
20161231· PDF | On Jan 1, 2017, Lyman Mlambo and others published The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to Zimbabwe''s economic growth and development Zimbabwe Accountability and
2025620· Zimbabwe’s gold production is led by a mix of large-scale and medium-sized mines, primarily in greenstone belts. Below are the top 10 gold mines, each described in approximately 80 words, based on production, historical significance, and potential in 2025.
Introduction Gold mining in Zimbabwe has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy, contributing significantly to export earnings and …
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. While ASM operations typically lack large-scale machinery or heavy capital investment, there are still highly profitable minerals …
Employment Creation and Capital Investment In spite of these difficulties, the sector anticipates creating around 12,000 new jobs in 2025, mainly in gold …
2025611· Regulatory changes, like export surrender requirements, also pose hurdles. The mining sector is projected to grow by 7% in 2025, driven by gold and coal, with gold expected to surpass $3 billion in value, enhancing forex reserves. Small-scale miners, numbering 500,000 to 1.5 million, are key, with potential to ramp up output through financial
You’ll find both large-scale mines and many small-scale gold miners operating in the area. 🐄 Cattle Ranching: The region is well-known for cattle ranching and farming.
916· “Mashonaland West Province has the greatest number of large-scale and medium-scale gold mines compared to other Provinces. Examples include Cam & Motor, Dalny, Elvington, Golden Kopje, Muriel, Patchway, Brompton, Riffle Blue, Last Shot, and Golden Valley.
201917· Shortage of Foreign currency Large scale miners require large machinery and latest technology, these oblige serious maintenance to boost …
2024126· Gold: Found in every district in Zimbabwe, Kadoma has a long history of gold mining, with established small-scale and large-scale …
Based on field research, the main actors and types of disputes or conflicts in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector range from farmer and miner conflicts; community and miner; miner and miner as outlined below.
37· Government has put in place a host of measures to boost gold production starting this year as it angles the sector to contribute significantly towards the attainment of national vision 2030, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando revealed this on Friday. Zimbabwe’s gold output rose by 55.5 percent to 29.6 tonnes in , with large-scale gold …
916· “Mashonaland West Province has the greatest number of large-scale and medium-scale gold mines compared to other Provinces. Examples …
31· Many countries across the globe have come to regard artisanal mining as an important economic sector as conventional large-scale mining (Hentschel et al., 2002). In Africa, the recognition of artisanal mining is a break from the previous decades’ emphasis on large-scale oil and mineral exploitation by huge mining corporations (Bryceson and Geenen, 2016). Some …
202441· In the movie industry, movies are still being churned out, such as ‘Gold’ in 2016, starring Matthew McConaughey, about a man searching for gold in Indonesia. Striking Gold in Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe, gold mining really took off in the 1800s. Due to colonization and primarily the role of Cecil Rhodes, large-scale industrial mining for gold started.
Zimbabwe, located in southeastern Africa, is rich in diverse natural resources that significantly contribute to its economy. The country’s mining sector is particularly vital, generating over $2 billion annually, with gold as its most significant mineral export, bolstered by substantial reserves and production from mines like Freda Rebecca.
2025723· ChatGPT said:Zimbabwe’s gold export earnings surged to US$1.84 billion in H1 2025, more than doubling from US$870 million in 2024.