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- August 20, 2024
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A BULAWAYO-BASED Chinese quarry mine, which has for some time been at loggerheads with locals and other stakeholders over its mining activities, says it has made concerted efforts to address a plethora of concerns. Hualin Investments was given the nod to set up the quarry mine in Pumula North, Bulawayo, in 2021 by the city […]

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- August 19, 2024
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POLICE in Lusaka, Zambia, on a swoop codenamed ‘Operation Kutwa’ have reportedly recovered 29 kilogrammes of gold and US$200 000 cash from two Chinese nationals, who had smuggled the contraband through Chirundu Border Post. According to latest media reports, two Chinese nationals were nabbed for illegal possession of gold bullions and cash. The duo, identified […]

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- August 16, 2024
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Australian-listed miner, MetalsGrove Mining Limited (MetalsGrove), says it is relinquishing its lithium projects in Zimbabwe following disappointing exploration results in its claims at Arcturus and Beatrice, both located in Mashonaland East Province. The company, which saw its market capitalisation rise to a peak of US$5,61 million in May after announcing the acquisition of these lithium […]

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- August 16, 2024
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CALEDONIA Mining Corporation PLC (Caledonia) has revealed that the recent increase in share purchases by American asset management giant, BlackRock Inc. (BlackRock), is primarily due to its inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index, rather than being driven by the company’s individual performance. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with total assets under management of US$10,64 […]

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- August 15, 2024
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A HURUNGWE traditional leader is embroiled in a bribery storm after allegedly demanding a bribe from Chinese investors intending to set up a US$1billion cement manufacturing plant and thermal power station in the area. Three chiefs, namely Chanetsa, Nematombo and Dendera, born Elfas Dendera, reportedly have interests in the mega project, which is set to […]

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- August 14, 2024
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AIR pollution caused by a Chinese cement manufacturer operating close to a residential area in the Midlands town of Redcliff could have contributed to the death of several persons due to silicosis, The NewsHawks can reveal. The company, Livetouch (Pvt) Ltd, through its subsidiary Diamond Cement, is emitting huge amounts of dust that contain silica, […]

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- August 14, 2024
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STEEL producer Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plans to begin commercial steel production later this year or early 2025, with an ambitious target of 600 000 tonnes annually and projected revenue of US$1 billion. Disco is one of four subsidiaries under Zhejiang Dinson Holding Co. Ltd (Dinson), whose parent company is the China-based steel […]

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- August 14, 2024
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ZIMPLATS Holdings has recorded a 4% decrease in total operating cash costs in the quarter ended June 30, thanks to cost-containment measures, the company has said. In March, the platinum group metals (PGM) miner announced a voluntary layoff exercise for all employees to keep the company afloat following a dip in prices on the metals […]

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- August 14, 2024
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Caledonia Mining Corporation, is set to produce between 74 000 to 78 000 ounces of gold by year-end at its Blanket Mine, owing to increased production of the yellow metal. Caledonia is a Zimbabwe-focused exploration, development and mining corporation which owns the gold-producing Blanket Mine, Bilboes Mine and the Motapa and Maligreen gold mining claims, […]

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- August 8, 2024
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Zambia’s proposed minerals regulation law could deter investment and deliver a “fatal blow” to plans to raise yearly copper output to three-million tons, two mining bodies said on Wednesday. Zambia, Africa’s second biggest copper producer, is proposing a Minerals Regulation Commission Bill that would allow the government to acquire a shareholding in exploration areas before […]