Manhize produces first pig iron in test runs

For the Manhize steel operation, this deal presents an opportunity to secure high-quality stockpiles of coking coal ahead of its launch.
By Freeman Makopa Jul. 26, 2024

US$1,5bn steel plant gives Hwange Colliery oomph... coal miner grabs life-saving supply deal

The agreement boosts recovery efforts under six-year reconstruction schemes.
By Shame Makoshori Jul. 19, 2024

HCCL escalates rebound push with US$50m JV

By Saturday, engineers had drilled about 460 metres underground to develop an operation that investors project will run for 25 years.
By Shame Makoshori Jul. 15, 2024

Hwange Colliery turns screws on ex-workers

The coal mining company won a civil court order to evict the ex-employees.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 30, 2024

Feature: Of Hwange communities living in the shadow of coal-fired power station

Hwange communities blame the Chinese-owned companies for the devastating impact of coal mining on the ecosystem and biodiversity.
By Michelle Chifamba Mar. 23, 2024

Foreign investor lines up US$7 billion mining deal

This is according to Zida’s 2023 report that explains investment trends in the past year.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 9, 2024

Hwange Colliery pays off US$350m debt

The Colliery runs a direct conveyor belt from its coalfields in Matabeleland North, to the State-controlled Hwange Thermal Power Station a few kilometres east.
By Freeman Makopa Dec. 15, 2023

Coal facility excites tobacco farmers

To address fundamental production issues affecting sustainability and farmer viability, the three organisations have come up with a special coal facility for tobacco farmers.
By Belinda Chiroodza Oct. 19, 2023

Hwange Colliery, workers in labour law row

The company said the termination of employment would be through retrenchment, termination notice and dismissal.
By Silas Nkala Oct. 17, 2023