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May 21, 2026

A controversial Sitting of Works Plan linked to Botha Mine has suffered a major setback after the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development ordered the removal of all infrastructure erected on Mining Lease 21 without valid approval.

The directive follows a formal complaint lodged by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine Limited, a division of Mutapa Gold Resources (Private) Limited, which is the registered holder of Mining Lease 21.

In a letter addressed.

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