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SMM loses mining claims

SMM Holdings administrator Afaras Gwaradzimba allegedly sold land under the company’s mining leases, with the land set to be converted into residential stands.

SMM, formerly owned by businessman Mr Mutumwa Mawere.

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Relief for Zim miners

Zimbabwe’s multi-billion dollar mining sector has been granted the nod to pay part of their royalties, taxes and rural district council levies in local currency in a major boost for the capital.

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Gold glittering streak continues

Zimbabwe’s gold export receipts have spiked 15% to US$147.3m in February and March this year from US$128m recorded during the comparative period last year on the back of firming international gold prices,.

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Gold output falls as mines flood

ZIMBABWE’S gold deliveries declined to 3,97 tonnes during the first three months of 2021 from  5,72 tonnes during the comparable period last year after heavy rains swamped shafts and kept artisanal miners.

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RioZim seeks Govt guarantee for loan

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed firm wants to build a 2 800 megawatt (MW) power plant in Sengwa, Gokwe North, and has provisionally agreed a construction contract with Power China.

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Woman sparks gold rush in Gokwe

A gold rush spawned by discovery of ore by a woman in Gokwe North District has seen more than 8 000 people descending on Tongogara community a fortnight ago to illegally.

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Small-scale miners cry foul over double pegging

ARTISANAL and small-scale miners in Umguza District, Matabeleland North have raised concern over double pegging of mining claims.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Umguza Miners Association revival meeting last week, the newly.

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Windfall for ex-Wenela workers

MINE workers who were exposed to harmful substances and ended up contracting Silicosis or Tuberculosis at South African gold mines are set to receive compensation ranging from R10 000 to R500 000.

This development.

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