Rituals, rites and rumours: how women claim power in Zimbabwe…

HARARE – In Zimbabwe they say, Hanzi bhande rinonzvenga vakadzi vakapinda mumigoghi (The gold belt will disappear if women go into the underground mine). Many men …

Empowering Zimbabwe's Artisanal Mining Sector: A Path to …

The artisanal mining sector in Zimbabwe has long been overlooked, but that doesn't mean it's without potential. With the right support and regulatory framework, artisanal miners could play …

24 Challenges faced by Artisanal, small-medium scale

Mining what is not mine: Artisanal gold mining in Gwanda, Zimbabwe

Artisanal gold mining can be traced as far back as the precolonial era in Zimbabwe when people used to trade with the Portuguese and Arab traders. However, the introduction of …

'Bandits' and machete gangs: The criminalization of artisanal and …

Since the 1990s, in multiple countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), large numbers of artisanal and small-scale miners have been displaced by large-scale …

Towards a formalised Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM …

By Joshua Machinga-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association. Background. Transparent, equitable and optimal exploitation of mineral resources to underpin broad-based …

The 'nouveau riche' and 'makorokoza': Artisanal and small-scale …

It is now commonplace in Zimbabwe to associate artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) or chikorokoza (as it is popularly known locally) with livelihoods, survival and …

Artisanal Mining in Zimbabwe: A Complex Narrative of …

In some regions, artisanal mining is linked to conflict, violence, and the financing of armed groups, exacerbating social instability. In the eastern DRC, artisanal mining operations involving minerals such as tin, tungsten, and …

Zimbabwe Artisanal Miners Association (ZAMA) Archives

Whether you're a miner, investor, supplier, or enthusiast, this issue is your ultimate guide to staying ahead in Zimbabwe mining. 📖 Get Your Copy Today!Available in digital and print …

Understanding Artisanal miners as an economic tool

There are approximately 100 million artisanal miners globally. Approximately about Plus 500 000 artisanal miners in Zimbabwe as of 2017 UNIDO report. Artisanal and small-scale production supply accounts for 80% …

The participation of gender equity in artisanal small-scale …

The development of artisanal mining in Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe artisanal mining has been practiced since time immemorial. According to Pact (2015) the upsurge in gold panning …

Benefits, concerns of illegal artisanal gold mining in Zim

Artisanal gold mining in Zimbabwe, while providing economic benefits, is also associated with a myriad of environmental and social concerns that have significant …

IN ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (ZEPARU) 55 Mull Road, Belvedere, Harare. Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 778 423 / 785 926/7 Fax: +263 4 778 415 Email: …

Govt moves towards formalising artisanal mining sector

Govt moves towards formalising artisanal mining sector Source: Govt moves towards formalising artisanal mining sector -Newsday Zimbabwe GOVERNMENT has unveiled the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining …

Reviving The Legacy Of Formalized Artisanal Mining

"In 1991, the government of Zimbabwe enacted statutory instrument 275 of 1991, the Mining (Alluvial Gold) (Public Streams) Regulations in order to recognize the artisanal and …

Zimbabwe's Mining Industry Outlook for 2025: …

Artisanal and small-scale miners commonly suffer from 30–40% production losses due to outdated processing techniques and fragmented access to formal markets. Streamlining these operations could substantially enhance overall output and …

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Formalisation Benefits

The majority of artisanal and small-scale mining activities operate informally, which means they take place illegally without the required licences and permits. Despite the …

mercury ban: Artisanal miners oblivious of new law

In artisanal mining, mercury is mixed with gold-containing materials, forming a mercury-gold mixture, which is then heated to obtain the gold. As the mercury-gold mixture is …

Zimbabwe: Mineral Policy

The mining sector in Zimbabwe during this period was characterized by informal mining through artisanal and small-scale mining. The economic crises experienced by …

Kavango Pioneers Formalisation of Informal Mining in Filabusi …

Kavango Resources has launched an ambitious project to transform an informal mining settlement in Filabusi into a regulated, productive, and sustainable operation, Mining …

Decolonising the archaeology of indigenous artisanal gold mining …

Introduction. This paper is on the practice of Indigenous artisanal gold mining around Nyahokwe and Saungweme archaeological sites in Eastern Zimbabwe with a sharp …

Artisanal miners: Separating fact from fiction

The danger for Zimbabwe of the current inquisition into artisanal mining activity is to erroneously label honest, hardworking people illegal. It must be acknowledged that one of …

Mining Indaba: From crime to catalyst – artisanal miners demand …

In Zimbabwe, formalization transformed the life of Faith Mutete, the founder and CEO of Women in Mining Zimbabwe, who started mining at 15. She went on to earn a …

All That Glitters is Not Gold: Turmoil in Zimbabwe's Mining Sector

Zimbabwe has seen a surge of attacks by gangs associated with the burgeoning artisanal mining sector, taking hundreds of miners' lives. The police operation to counter this violence led to the …

Empowering Zimbabwe's Artisanal Mining Sector: A Path to …

Zimbabwe's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector is a lifeline for thousands of families. Yet, despite its importance, many of these miners remain unrecognized, operating in an …

Final

human rights abuses, political and electoral violence in Zimbabwe. Using a combination of desk research, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, it explores in detail the …

GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS OF SMALL-SCALE ARTISANAL GOLD MINING IN ZIMBABWE

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Zimbabwe can significantly contribute to the economy and improve livelihoods but an enabling regulatory environment is …

ZIMBABWE'S RUGGED ARTISANAL & SMALL-SCALE …

ZIMBABWE'S RUGGED ARTISANAL & SMALL-SCALE MINING SECTOR ANALYSIS November 2021 1 This analysis gives an insight of the organization, structure and legal framework of …

Penhalonga, 'the place that shines': Artisanal mining In Zimbabwe

TI Zimbabwe wants a streamlined and digitised process for the registration of artisanal mining licenses. This is a simple and effective way to avoid the unwieldy and more corruption-prone …

Deaths, cover-ups and bribes at Zimbabwe's lawless Redwing Mine

Death stalks artisanal miners working in dangerous conditions at Redwing Mine in eastern Zimbabwe. The mine came under the control of a politically-connected company when …

Mining what is not mine: Artisanal gold mining in Gwanda, …

Zimbabwe, during the 1990s and Ghana manged to formalize artisanal mining through decentralization of the issuance of permits (Spiegel, 2015; Hilson et al., 2021; 2022). …

Rituals, rites and rumours: how women claim power in …

By 2000 there were more than 500,000 people working in artisanal and small-scale mining in Zimbabwe. By 2018 it was estimated that number could be up to 1.5 million. But this doesn't include ...

(PDF) Artisanal and small-scale mining ( chikorokoza ) of gold in …

In Eastern Zimbabwe, artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) has become a way of life that provides a source of livelihood to thousands of unemployed people. Moving away …

Artisanal Gold Mining and Farming: Livelihood …

Debates about artisanal mining in Zimbabwe have often been focused around claims of elite capture of natural resources and political patronage (Mawowa, Citation 2013). Meanwhile, in scholarship on mining/farming …

Govt moves towards formalising artisanal mining sector

GOVERNMENT has unveiled the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) Strategy aimed at formalising artisanal mining and curbing illegal activities in the sector. Mines …

As China scrambles for Zimbabwe's lithium, small …

An artisanal miner walks towards a trench at a mining site in Zimbabwe [File: Zinyange Auntony/AFP] ... Zimbabwe's artisanal miners are focused on finding ways to navigate the effects of the raw ...

Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF)

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) is a government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable growth and meaningful transformation within the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining sector. As Zimbabwe's largest mining organisation, …