Small-scale gold miners crucial for economic growth

Farirai Machivenyika and Wallace Ruzvidzo GOVERNMENT does not have any plans to ban small-scale mining activities for the foreseeable future, Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Dr Polite Kambamura has said. This comes following misguided reports by some media outlets that the deputy minister had banned small-scale mining activities. In an interview yesterday, Dr Kambamura […]

Ashanti Regional Minister vows crackdown on illegal mining, issues two-week ultimatum

asaaseradi.com - 06/Feb 18:20

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to illegal miners operating in forests and water bodies...

Minister Moyo dismisses BEAM funds diversion reports

herald.co.zw - 05/Feb 10:28

Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Dr Torerai Moyo has dismissed online media reports that suggested that...

Small-scale miners call for probe into $200m anti-galamsey spending

myjoyonline.com - 30/Jan 18:34

The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners (NCASSM) has called on the government to investigate the utilization of over $200 million...

Small-scale miners demand probe into $200 million anti-galamsey spending

ghanaiantimes.com.gh - 28/Jan 08:45

The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners (NCASSM) is demanding a probe into the utilisation of over $200 million allocated between...

Clash between military and small-scale miners result in eight deaths

freebiesloaded.co - 31/Jan 07:28

A clash between small-scale miners and military men guarding a site belonging to AngloGold Ashanti has led to casualties The incident reportedly...

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let’s support small-scale gold miners to produce more

herald.co.zw - 27/Jan 22:04

SMALL-scale and artisanal gold miners last year produced and delivered around 24 tonnes of gold, almost two thirds of the total production. A lot of...

What miners want: A growth path for mining in South Africa

esi-africa.com - 07/Feb 08:02

A growing mining sector in South Africa, with both large and small players and new entrants is crucial for the country's economy

Small-scale miners contribute 65pc gold output

herald.co.zw - 26/Jan 22:06

Trust Freddy, Herald Correspondent Fidelity Gold Refiners has hailed small-scale gold miners for contributing over 65 percent of the 36,48 tonnes of...

President back from leave, to focus on economic growth

herald.co.zw - 04/Feb 22:14

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has officially returned from his month-long leave, and his packed schedule will prioritise...

Periodical courts for Makuti, Ruwangwe

herald.co.zw - 28/Jan 22:03

Farirai Machivenyika, Senior Reporter Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has gazetted the establishment of periodical...

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