THE State yesterday said Zimbabwe Miners Federation president, Henrietta Rushwaya, deserves a harsh custodial sentence following her conviction on charges of attempting to smuggle 6 kilogrammes of gold to Dubai.

Rushwaya was convicted.

BULAWAYO municipal police have arrested 140 illegal miners since January for gold panning near the city’s water bodies, causing massive siltation.

This is revealed in the council’s environmental issues report that includes degradation.

GOVERNMENT is pushing for the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and drones in securing and producing minerals.

This comes as the mining sector, the country’s top foreign currency earner,.

A SURGE in fatal mine accidents in Zimbabwe has ignited concern among stakeholders, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures within the mining industry.

According to a survey by the Chamber of Mines.

ZIMBABWE’S mineral revenues are set to decline by approximately 20% this year and further 10% next year due to softening commodity prices among other constraints, according to the latest report released by.

Daring armed robbers forced security guards at a mine in Mberengwa to load stolen gold ore into their getaway vehicle.

The ten-member gang pounced on five security guards at Overt Mine Ziyanda, in.

Platinum group metals (PGM) producer Zimplats says the ongoing surface diamond drilling programme at Ngezi mining lease 37 (ML 37) is on schedule as the group aims to upgrade its mineral resource.

The mining industry recorded an increase in mining accidents during the period January to July 2023, compared to the same period last year.

According to the latest State of Mining Industry Survey Report.

Workers at Murowa Diamonds in Zvishavane have reportedly downed tools following a standoff with management over poor remuneration.

While productivity at Murowa Diamonds has been at full capacity this has not been translating.