20161231· PDF | On Jan 1, 2017, Lyman Mlambo and others published The contribution of artisanal and small-scale gold mining to Zimbabwe's economic growth and development …
Best Practices for suPPorting artisanal and small-scale mining in ZimBaBwe research team: dr. gibson chigumira (team leader, executive director of ZeParu) dr. antony mamuse (executive …
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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 …
In Zimbabwe, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is predominantly in gold mining and has contributed significantly towards mineral output and a source of livelihood for many …
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 …
2025611· Surge in gold prices is driving a boom in Africa’s small-scale production
2024710· Illegal, small-scale mining for gold in Zimbabwe has resulted in deforestation, land degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity in the area, making the problem worse.
31· The area of study covers ward 21 of Gwanda District which has a plethora of artisanal and small-scale gold mines. Animal husbandry and mining constitute the mainstay of …
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a crucial part of Zimbabwe's national economy, contributing significantly to people’s livelihoods. This sector is especially important in rural …
127· In fact, Zimbabwe has since the 1990s adopted a stance that prioritised large-scale mining (Kanyenze et al., 2011), with the result that large-scale mining used the Mines …
64· Small-scale gold mining increased phenomenally in Zimbabwe with the liberalisation of the economy in the early 1990s when the Government of Zimbabwe adopted …
2025111· Small-Scale Miners: 23,745.64 kg (65%) Primary Producers: 12,741.11 kg (35%) The year 2024 underscored the vital role of small-scale miners in Zimbabwe’s gold …
226· Small scale gold mining has hit Zimbabwe by storm over the past couple of years. Being someone intimately familiar with Mashava I know this too well. Mashava is …
The Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASSGM) Sector is registering a tremendous growth both in Zimbabwe and Africa. In Zimbabwe, this sector is benefiting directly and indirectly over …
202495· Meanwhile, Minister of Mines and Mining Development Winston Chitando said in a presentation last year that small-scale mining makes a significant contribution to the country, but that “every
2025111· The gold production landscape in Zimbabwe for 2024 revealed a remarkable performance by small-scale miners, who for years have consistently outperfomed primary …
202055· This paper explores the changing dynamics of Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector. The paper starts by providing a brief historical overview of gold mining in Zimbabwe before …
202534· Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe has deep historical roots, with its practice stretching back to the pre-colonial period when local communities engaged in small-scale mining for …
202495· Meanwhile, Minister of Mines and Mining Development Winston Chitando said in a presentation last year that small-scale mining makes a significant contribution to the country, …
The Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) was established in 1982 by an Act of parliament ZMDC Act [Chapter 21:08], with part of its mandate being: Small scale gold producers are facing the twin problem of …
Artisanal small-scale gold mining occupies approximately 20% of the total surface area, which is 564 km 2 Van Straaten P., 2000, ‘Mercury contamination associated with small-scale gold …
2019831· Gold buying prices per gram in Zimbabwe, 13 June 2025. June 13, 2025. Gold buying prices per gram in Zimbabwe, 12 June 2025. The artisanal and small scale mining …
ASGM – Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining ASM – Artisanal and Small-scale Mining BRDC – Bubi Rural District Council BSSMA – Bubi Small-Scale Miners Association other barriers.8 …
20201126· This has negative implications on the artisanal and small-scale mining value chain. Sourcing gold from mines operated by children affects the marketing of the mineral.
3 · “The high gold prices and improved payments from Fidelity Gold Refinery have gone a long way, of course, in terms of the development of artisanal and small-scale mining,” …
128· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Zimbabwe can significantly contribute to the economy and improve livelihoods but an enabling regulatory environment is …
20201230· In Zimbabwe elemental mercury is used in artisanal and small-scale gold mining. Mercury is mixed with gold-containing materials, resulting in the formation of the …
Small-scale mining, which refers to operations conducted by individual people or small groups as opposed to larger companies, is permitted in Zimbabwe unlike a number of other countries. Of …