20201215· Small scale gold mining in Zimbabwe. A couple of miners extracting gold ore from Moflegosh Mine in Norton Zimbabwe
2025711· Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a significant driver of Zimbabwe’s gold output. Seeking to enhance the sector’s contribution to the national economy, the Government of Zimbabwe developed a draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Strategy in consultation with sector stakeholders.
517· The Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector has continued to show its significance in the achievement of the US$4 Billion gold industry by as gold deliveries to the country’s sole gold buyer and exporter Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) increased by over 3 per cent in April from the previous month. Rudairo Mapuranga On average […]
Ensure import substitution of mining generated products and consumables for Zimbabwe’s economy. Development of a sustainable small scale gold mining …
324· Cover photo: A miner in Zimbabwe who participates in Pact’s Zimbabwe Accountability and Artisanal Mining Program. The program works to formalize the sector, bolster safety and environmental standards and reduce the dangerous use of mercury in gold mining. (Credit: Maggie Dougherty/Pact).
Artisanal gold mining is slowly adopting technology formally used in medium to large size mines and developing it into innovative, specialized equipment tailored to conditions pertaining to remote locations in Zimbabwe. Artisanal miners use obsolete technology and are ill-informed of new transitions in terms of technical knowledge on sustainable development, mine planning and …
64· Small-scale gold mining increased phenomenally in Zimbabwe with the liberalisation of the economy in the early 1990s when the Government …
2025716· In 2025, Artisanal and Small-scale miners (ASM) continue to play a vital role in global mineral production. While still frowned upon, the sector plays a critical role producing 60% of the total gold output in countries like Zimbabwe.
202534· Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe has deep historical roots, with its practice stretching back to the pre-colonial period when local communities …
Since the early 2000s, Zimbabwe has been marked by an ongoing crisis.1 That has led its population, and especially the youth, to find creative and controversial means to ensure their livelihoods and create wealth. Among other activities, illegal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has emerged as a key sector attracting young people.
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 exploring the dramatic increase in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) within the...
202051· In artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) the toxic metal mercury is used for gold extraction. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess mercury concentrations in urine and blood and mercury-related symptoms of participants identifying themselves as miners from Kadoma and Shurugwi, Zimbabwe.
Conclusion Gold mining in Zimbabwe offers significant opportunities for economic growth and personal wealth creation. Small-to-medium-scale miners have …
Since the early 2000s, Zimbabwe has been marked by an ongoing crisis.1 That has led its population, and especially the youth, to find creative and controversial means to ensure their livelihoods and create wealth. Among other activities, illegal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has emerged as a key sector attracting young people.
1.0 Executive Summary This research paper seeks to outline and assess the social, economic, political and cultural barriers that women face thereby, hindering them from fully participating in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Zimbabwe. The mining sector is male dominated and over the years has faced many challenges that range from gender …
2025620· Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe Small-scale and artisanal gold mining (ASGM) is a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s gold sector, contributing over 60% of gold delivered to …
Abstract Today, artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) in Zimbabwe is dominantly characterised by destructive mining and wasteful mineral extraction. Such activities have severe impacts on the environment which include deforestation, over-stripping, burning of bushes, and use of harmful chemicals like mercury and cyanide.
with the help of mobile technology. It was carried out in two administrative districts, Shurugwi and Kadoma, both major mining areas; target groups …
20201219· Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has become an important sector in Zimbabwe, creating jobs for the rural communities, contributing to the country’s economic development, sustaining livelihoods among other important things. But despite all this, the sector is not being fully supported in Zimbabwe especially in terms of funding and capacity building. It …
202558· With a strong collaborative approach between small-scale and large-scale producers, Zimbabwe’s mining sector is well-positioned to maintain its growth trajectory throughout the year. Minister Chitando, however, highlighted that there is a need to address the issue of gold smuggling, which is highly prevalent among small-scale miners.
2020816· ARTISANAL and small-scale gold miners continue to lead in gold production after they delivered 700 kilogrammes of the yellow metal to Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) in July. The figure was higher than the 650 kilogrammes delivered …
2025716· In 2025, Artisanal and Small-scale miners (ASM) continue to play a vital role in global mineral production. While still frowned upon, the sector plays a critical role producing 60% of the total gold output in countries like Zimbabwe.
2025722· Watch as we demonstrate the process of hoisting ore from underground to surface at our small-scale gold mine in Zimbabwe.
128· Concluding that the root causes of the problems in Zimbabwe''s artisanal gold mining reside largely in the unethical, unprofessional and …
128· The small-scale mining sector has of late become one of the pillars of the economy of Zimbabwe contributing significantly to national fiscus. Rudairo Dickson Mapuranga The small-scale gold mining sector contributes up to 12 percent of total exports cementing its position in prop (up) the country to achieve the President’s vision of an upper-middle-income …
with the help of mobile technology. It was carried out in two administrative districts, Shurugwi and Kadoma, both major mining areas; target groups …
202534· Artisanal mining in Zimbabwe has deep historical roots, with its practice stretching back to the pre-colonial period when local communities …
Abstract 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 three (3) million people, making this sector very important in employment creation since Zimbabwe has formal employment shortcomings.