Grid Africa, Zim mines strike 200MW solar deal

According to Moyo, securing bankable partners has been a significant challenge in finalising deals in Africa.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Nov. 22, 2024

Fuel levy sparks crisis in mining sector

Industry executives warned that the new fuel levy will devastate mining operations, trigger shutdowns and undermine economic growth.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa Oct. 25, 2024

Blackouts wipe off US$500m from mines

Mining industry executives ratcheted pressure on state power utility, Zesa, to take decisive actions in order to protect over 30 000 workers employed in the sector.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 11, 2024

Mining unions petition Labour ministry

Masarire Law Chambers, expressed concerns over the manner in which the selection of the union into NEC was done.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 19, 2024

25% surrender here to stay: RBZ

The CoMZ president noted that the funding gap to optimise operations and meet output targets of the mining industry remains huge.
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 31, 2024

Zimbabwe's mine executives call for more EPOs

They are saying the country is underexplored; hence they want the government to issue EPOs more often.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 17, 2024
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Powers cuts, high tarrifs weigh down Zim mines

Zimbabwe’s electricity shortages have been worsened by constant breakdowns at the Hwange Thermal Power Station and low water levels at Kariba Dam.
By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 19, 2023

Mining sector costs shoot up

The power tariff hikes put the mining sector, which is dealing with a number of difficulties at risk of having to downsize or stop operations altogether.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Nov. 10, 2023

Mining firms spend big in Zim

Blanket Mine, owned by Caledonia Mining Corporation, is spending US$12,7 million on its tailings storage facilities.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Nov. 6, 2023