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- October 20, 2021
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We’re yet to commence field works in Checheche: Alrosa

ALROSA Zimbabwe says it is yet to commence diamond mining in the Checheche area in Manicaland province amid fears of forced displacement of locals. In a statement, Alrosa said it fully complied with all national regulations on stakeholder and community engagement in the country. “Alrosa Zimbabwe started prospecting and preliminary exploration works for primary diamond […]

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- October 20, 2021
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Illegal mining major threat to environment: EMA

THE increase in illegal mining activities is threatening the country’s infrastructure and environment, the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has said. This was revealed in a recent environmental report which looked at the period July 31, 2021 to October 15, 2021. Ema said during that period, illegal mining contributed to 42,81% towards veldfires, land clearing constituted […]

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- October 20, 2021
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Zim Exploring New Power Supply Deals

ZIMBABWE has been plagued with recent electricity troubles and in a bid to increase supply the country is in negotiations with Zambia and Mozambique. If agreed upon, the country will import an additional 280MW from its two neighbours. In power deals, the southern African country is currently importing 50MW from Mozambique and also has a […]

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- October 19, 2021
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Where a $5bn green incentive runs into politics of coal

The world’s richest countries are courting South Africa as a model of how to transition to a more climate-friendly future from a dependency on coal. While $5-billion of cheap loans and grants are on offer as a first step, transforming Africa’s most industrialized economy demands more than cash. It needs to win over power brokers […]

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- October 19, 2021
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Filabusi miner in labour storm

FORMER workers at Maccoomber F Empire Mine in Filabusi have reported their employer Polani Mathemari to the National Employment Council (Nec), accusing him of refusing to pay their dues. The former workers also accuse Mathemari of overworking and physically abusing them. The three former workers, Calisto Mumhuweyi, Macdonald James and Watson Korera are being represented […]

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- October 19, 2021
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Expect Zero Power Cuts In January: Gata

HWANGE: Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) board chairperson Sydney Gata has said the country should expect zero load-shedding next January next year as the power utility is implementing some measures to ensure enough supply in the country. ZESA generates just over 1 400MW from its five power plants against a demand of above 1 700MW. […]

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- October 18, 2021
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Miners’ rough diamond stocks ‘at minimal levels’ – Alrosa

Russian diamond miner Alrosa sold 9.2-million carats in the three months ended September, a 20% quarter-on-quarter decrease, owing to the lack of rough diamond inventories available for sale and the high base effect of the second quarter. The company, which produced 8.8-million carats in the third quarter, stated on Friday that rough diamond stocks at […]

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- October 18, 2021
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Asia’s coal mining revival doesn’t mean the energy crisis is over

A crunch on coal production from key hubs in China and India is beginning to ease, but that won’t be enough to halt Asia’s energy crisis. Major industries in the region, including steelmakers to chemical producers, are expected to continue to face power disruptions through the winter, as fuel supply remains tight and as governments […]

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- October 18, 2021
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HIV, Tuberculosis, silicosis threaten artisanal miners

AT least 23,5% of artisanal and small-scale gold miners (ASM) who participated in a recent study tested positive to HIV, experts said last week. About 373 ASM participated in the research, which was conducted by the United States Agency for International Development. The research is titled Tuberculosis (TB) and silicosis burden in artisanal and small-scale […]

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- October 18, 2021
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Mine workers take salary dispute to court

The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mineral Workers Union (ZIDAMWU) has taken the National Employment Council for Mining Industry, Associated Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (AMWUZ) and the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe (CMZ) to court challenging the recent 24% wage increase, which it described as peanuts. The National Employment Council (Nec) announced the 24% increment in […]

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