Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) has devastating impacts on the environment, such as deforestation, over-stripping of overburden, burning of bushes and use of harmful chemicals …
2019128· Small-scale mining is tolerated, and sometimes encouraged, in Zimbabwe due to the practice’s significant contributions to the country’s economy. Up to 500,000 people are estimated to work in small-scale mining operations, …
526· Small-scale mining plays a significant role in Zimbabwe’s economy, providing livelihoods for numerous individuals and contributing to the country’s mineral production. This …
African Mining Vision (2017) revealed that Zimbabwe’s artisanal and small-scale mining activities started around the 15th Century when the Mutapa Committee used to trade gold with the …
202495· Meanwhile, Minister of Mines and Mining Development Winston Chitando said in a presentation last year that small-scale mining makes a significant contribution to the country, …
208· 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 …
This WRF-AfricaMaVal Report explores the intricate dynamics of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in Zimbabwe, focusing on the experiences and insights of ASM miners gathered …
2025111· The gold production landscape in Zimbabwe for 2024 revealed a remarkable performance by small-scale miners, who for years have consistently outperfomed primary.
20241216· The Responsible Mining Audit (RMA) has unveiled significant compliance issues within the country’s small-scale mining operations, with violations ranging from unsafe …
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 …
Among other activities, illegal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has emerged as a key sector attracting young people.
202534· The country’s sole gold buyer and exporter, Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), has made a critical revision to its incentive threshold that will directly benefit Artisanal and Small …
with large-scale mining (LSM). The scoping study utilized qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection with the help of mobile technology. It was carried out in two administrative districts, Shurugwi and Kadoma, both major …
1125· The government of Zimbabwe in an endeavour to enable the growth and development of Artisanal and Small scale miners (ASM), will establish the Mining Industry …
with large-scale mining (LSM). The scoping study utilized qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection with the help of mobile technology. It was carried out in two administrative …
31· A distinction can be made as follows: “artisanal miners” are typically individuals or family members engaged in very small-scale manual mineral extraction without a legal mining …
128· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Zimbabwe can significantly contribute to the economy and improve livelihoods but an enabling regulatory environment is …
Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) has devastating impacts on the environment, such as deforestation, over-stripping of overburden, burning of bushes and use of harmful chemicals …
1112· The report looks at key highlights, mining business confidence, local content and corporate social investments in the mining industry, expectations of the artisanal and …
in ail mining districts. The small scale miners are mainly involved in gold mining including illegal panning for gold along river beds. However, there is a considerable amount of mining on a …
2024710· Illegal, small-scale mining for gold in Zimbabwe has resulted in deforestation, land degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity in the area, making the problem worse.
3 · “The high gold prices and improved payments from Fidelity Gold Refinery have gone a long way, of course, in terms of the development of artisanal and small-scale mining,” …
20241014· The government, through the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, is set to introduce legislation that will preserve the small-scale mining sector for locals and ensure …
20201016· Researchers have estimated that the small-scale and artisanal mining sector in Zimbabwe benefits over 1,5 million people excluding equipment and service providers, this, therefore, shows that the ASM is of paramount …
324· A miner in Zimbabwe who participates in Pact’s Zimbabwe Accountability and Artisanal Mining Program. The program works to formalize the sector, bolster safety and
2024126· Kadoma is home to an impressive variety of minerals, making it a strategic location for mining operations. Some of the prominent minerals found in Kadoma include: …
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 …
51· This article explores the dynamics of a rural transformation process triggered by the dramatic growth of Zimbabwe''s Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector. The …
2020415· Mining Zimbabwe spoke to the businessman on how small scale miners can venture into copper mining and ways of overcoming challenges that are likely to be faced with …