The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to …
In 2016, Zimbabwe' s gold mining sector as a whole, consisting of both artisanal and small- scale mining (ASGM) and large-scale gold mining (LSGM), …
The Political Economy of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining …
Zimbabwe's post-2000 period has been characterised by a dramatic increase in artisanal small-scale mining (ASM), particularly gold mining. Economic decline and rising unemployment meant that ASM provided one of the very few opportunities for survival and capital accumulation.
The cyanide revolution: Efficiency gains and exclusion in …
Today, there are important indications that artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is on the verge of a similar cyanide revolution: while ASGM is typically associated with mercury-based processing, mercury amalgamation is increasingly replaced with, or complemented by, cyanidation.
Zimbabwe's gold production up as new mines begin production
Zimbabwe's most valuable resource, gold, dropped from US$1.60 billion in 2019 to US$980 million in 2020. FPR is addressing fundamental difficulties by permitting large-scale gold mining businesses to export a portion of their bullion directly.
GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS OF SMALL-SCALE ARTISANAL …
In that same logic, this article argues that artisanal gold mining sector in Zimbabwe is dominated by haphazard and chaotic operations, largely owing to politics …
A golden opportunity: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe
It was carried out in two administrative districts, Shurugwi and Kadoma, both major mining areas; target groups comprised male and artisanal miners of all ages, as well as small-scale miners, large-scale miners, millers, gold traders, and government officials.
The rise of 'Mashurugwi' machete gangs and violent conflicts …
In the last quarter of 2019, Zimbabwe experienced a dramatic increase in machete gang violence across Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) areas. The gangs, popularly known as ' Mashurugwi' which literally refers to people from the small town of Shurugwi in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, were reportedly terrorizing …
Resource policies and small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe
This article examines the policy framework in place for small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe. Through an analysis of stakeholder interviews and industry performance, the paper argues that the main government initiatives to manage gold mining in recent years have proved counterproductive, as economic returns from minerals have …
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Overview. Zimbabwe's mining sector is highly diversified, with close to 40 different minerals. The predominant minerals include platinum group metals (PGM), chrome, gold, coal, lithium, and diamonds.
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A Rapid Assessment of Gold Supply Chains and Financial Flows Linked to Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe
Pambili produces first gold from Zimbabwe mine
Strategic resource evaluation through drilling gives an accuracy mine planning, and this is the only way to go in this small scale gold mining sector. Alot of small scale mines are under ...
The Political Economy of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining …
Zimbabwe's post-2000 period has been characterised by a dramatic increase in artisanal small-scale mining (ASM), particularly gold mining. Economic decline and rising unemployment meant that ASM provided one of the very few opportunities for survival
Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the artisanal and small …
The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is considered one of the most important sources of income for both rural and urban communities in Zimbabwe, particularly with diminished access to alternative opportunities. However, gold
Understanding violence in Artisanal Small Scale Mining in Zimbabwe …
Central to the growth of gold production is Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM). The ASM sector eclipsed gold output from large-scale miners in 2017 and 2018, a trend which is likely to continue judging by last year's results.
Determinants of health and health needs assessment of
Background: The role of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) as a source of income is rapidly gaining importance in the economically difficult times in Zimbabwe. Small-scale miners are now responsible for over 50% of the Zimbabwean gold production.
Mazowe underground reopening – a very tall order
In November 2022, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President Ms Henrietta Rushwaya engaged Metallon Gold to tribute some of its claims to small-scale miners to bring sanity to the operations since it had been invaded by …
Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining on …
Artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) is an informal economic activity. ASGM is the process of extracting gold ore from the ground in the absence of land rights, mining license, exploration ...
Crisis, Mbingas and Artisanal Small-Scale Mining in …
Crisis, Mbingas and Artisanal Small-Scale Mining in Zimbabwe 3 Informality in the gold mining sector Zimbabwe has seen the growth and expansion of informal ASM.
The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to …
In 2016, Zimbabwe's gold mining sector as a whole, consisting of both artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) and large-scale gold mining (LSGM), …
Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM, little ...
FINANCING THE ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD …
African Mining Vision (2017) revealed that Zimbabwe's artisanal and small-scale mining activities started around the 15 th Century when the Mutapa Committee used to trade gold with the Portuguese.
A Critical Analysis of the Tax Systems on Artisanal Miners and Small
Small-scale mining conducts its activities differently from large scale miners hence activities are conducted individually and in small groups. Small scale mining is permitted in Zimbabwe unlike in other countries.
Mining in Zimbabwe in 2020: Achievements, the good and …
Rampant violence caused by machete-wielding gangs in the artisanal and small-scale mining casts doubt on the sustainability of anticipated socio-economic development hinged on gold production. ... Zimbabwe's gold deliveries last year surged 17% to 27.6 tonnes from 33.2 tonnes in 2018 due to power outages which intensified in …
Zimbabwe calls on small-scale miners to make
Small-scale mining is tolerated, and sometimes encouraged, in Zimbabwe due to the practice's significant contributions to the country's economy. Up to 500,000 people are estimated to work in small-scale mining operations, which were responsible for nearly half of the 24.8 tonnes of gold produced in Zimbabwe in 2017.
Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) miners in Zimbabwe are faced with occurrences of accidents and injuries. Accidents and injuries were associated with underground mining, long working hours, being 18–35 years old, and being male.
Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM, little attention is paid to prevention strategies. This study, ...
Zimbabwe's small-scale miners plan to increase gold output
The Gold Miners Association of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Miners Federation also said small-scale producers had benefitted from firmer prices for the precious metal on the international market ...
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Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the artisanal …
This paper examines gold processing in the ASGM sector in Zimbabwe and identifies processing gaps that negatively affect the sustainability of the small-scale mining …
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Zimbabwe. Knowledge Areas ... Artisanal and small-scale gold mining's predominantly informal nature, regulatory constraints, financial limitations, and difficulties in meeting compliance standards all present challenges for miners to access formal markets.
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A golden opportunity: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining …
It was envisioned that such a study would illuminate the dynamics of gold production, gold processing, the gold trade, and sector regulation and would provide an important perspective on challenges to, and opportunities for, formalizing and integrating ASM with …