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- February 28, 2019
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Zimbabwe, Botswana sign MoU on geology, mining and metallurgy

By Business Reporter – Thursday 28 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – THE inaugural Bi-National Commission (BNC) held today by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Botswana counterpart Mokgweetsi Masisi saw Harare and Gaborone sign six Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), including one on co-operation in geology, mining and metallurgy. In his speech, Foreign Affairs and International […]

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Mid-term monetary policy to affect Blanket Gold Mine 2019 earnings – Caledonia

 By Business Reporter – Thursday 28 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – CALEDONIA Mining Corporation says the recent announcement of the mid-term monetary policy statement by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya is likely to affect Blanket Gold Mine 2019 earnings. “Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or the “Company”) announces that following the […]

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Zimplats platinum output drops marginally

By Own Correspondent – Thursday 28 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – ZIMBABWE Platinum (ZIMPLATS) say platinum production for the half year ending December 31 2018 decreased marginally by one percent to 135 430 ounces from 136 152 ounces. The company said the marginal decline was due to the decrease in volume of ore milled. […]

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- February 26, 2019
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US$500 million Botswana diamond facility crucial

By Business Reporter – Tuesday 26 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – ZIMBABWE is expected to host Botswana for a Bi-National Commission (BNC) which will see President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his counterpart Mokgweetsi Masisi sign agreements, that will operationalize the US$500 million facility for the diamond sector. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

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- February 25, 2019
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Digesting the 55 percent foreign currency retention threshold for small-scale gold miners

Features Reporter – Monday 25 February 2019 ANALYSIS (Mining Index) – IN the mid-term Monetary Policy statement, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya slashed foreign currency retention threshold for small scale miners from 70 to 55 percent, a move that may negatively affect gold deliveries to the state-run enterprise, Fidelity Printers and Refiners […]

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- February 20, 2019
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Gold deliveries to Fidelity slump 44 percent; monthly anticipated deliveries fall short of 1.56 tonnes

By Business Reporter – Wednesday 20 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – ZIMBABWE’S gold deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) for the month of January slumped 44.63 percent as miners grappled with seasonal challenges associated with rainfall. January gold deliveries to FRP totalled 1.77 tonnes, a decline relative to same period last year which […]

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- February 19, 2019
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Parliamentary Committee on Mines dissolved

By Business Reporter – Tuesday 19 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy was yesterday dissolved following allegations of intended corruption involving a $400 000 bribe. Norton legislator Temba Mliswa together with three other members of the committee are alleged to have demanded a $400 000 carrot, that […]

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- February 19, 2019
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RioZim calls for safe, legal and authorised mining

By Business Reporter – Tuesday 19 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – RIOZIM Limited says it vital for government and the mining industry to work together in promoting safe, legal and authorised mining activities to avoid tragedies in the mining sector. RioZim group corporate affairs executive Wilson Gwatiringa said this in a statement on the […]

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- February 16, 2019
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Business Economic Empowerment Forum mourns Kadoma-Battlefields miners; urges government to revive PROTO

By Business Reporter – Saturday 16 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – THE Business Economic Empowerment Forum (B.E.E.F) has joined the nation in mourning trapped miners at the Kadoma-Battlefields mine, calling on government to put in place a mobile and comprehensive Disaster Management Committee that will trigger emergency rescue efforts for small-scale miners. Small-scale and […]

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- February 14, 2019
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Zimbabwe Miners Federation joins investigative teams at Battlefields mine collapse

By Business Reporter – 14 February 2019 HARARE (Mining Index) – ZIMBABWE Miners Federation (ZMF)   has joined rescue and investigative teams at Battlefields mine accident that occurred yesterday near Kadoma to ascertain the cause of the collapse, in which the federation will comment after getting empirical evidence. As of yesterday RioZim had joined hands with […]

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