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Zimbabwe and a wave of resource nationalism

Zimbabwe joins the wave of resource nationalism. Zimbabwe banned the exports of raw lithium ores in 2022, and then banned the exports of all raw mineral ores this year. Isabeau Van Halm explores the latest example of a wave of critical mineral resource nationalism. Miners in Zimbabwe will see more of their produce processed in the …

Lithium boom sparks economic growth | Mining Index Zimbabwe

THE commissioning of Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) is a significant step in Zimbabwe's development of its lithium mining sector, President Mnangagwa has said. The commissioning of the Kama- tivi Mining Company's spodumene mine and Phase 1 processing plant is expected to bolster the country's economic growth and contribute to …

The political economy of the mining sector

The impact of the mining sector on Zimbabwe's economy is very modest. Despite the fact that the country sits on one of the richest mineral deposits in the world, Zimbabwe has not succeeded in translating its mineral wealth into overall economic development. The government has recognised that fact, however, they are optimistic that …

THE MINING INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Mining plays a key role in Zimbabwe's economy, contributing 5% and 23% to the country's gross domestic (GDP) and total exports, respectively. It also generates foreign currency and supplies raw materials to some industries. As a 'robber' industry, it extracts minerals from the earth without replacing them.

Transforming Zimbabwe's mining sector: A path to prosperity

Vusumuzi Dube, Zimpapers Elections Desk "OUR mining sector is the proverbial frog. When Minister Winston Chitando came to Cabinet with his target of a US$12 billion-dollar mining economy by 2023 ...

The Mining Industry in Zimbabwe: Challenges for Sustainable Development

Mining plays a key role in Zimbabwe's economy, contributing 5% and 23% to the country's gross domestic (GDP) and total exports, respectively. It also generates …

Zimbabwe unveils plan for $12 billion in mineral revenue by …

The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment. Zimbabwe unveils plan for $12 billion in ...

An assessment of the impact of mining on the …

Mining plays a key role in Zimbabwe's economy, contributing 5% and 23% to the country's gross domestic (GDP) and total exports, respectively. It also generates foreign currency and supplies raw materials to some …

Development or destruction? Impacts of mining on …

Impacts of mining on the environment and rural livelihoods at Connemara Mine, Zimbabwe. Article PDF Available. Development or destruction? Impacts of …

Zim's Minister of Mines to attend Mining Indaba 2024

In 2024, the overarching theme is 'Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining' to encourage and support the needed change and disruption the African mining industry needs to move forward.. Individuals and Company Participation. Mining Zimbabwe will be distributing its February 2024 edition at the event …

An assessment of the impact of illegal artisanal gold mining …

Artisanal gold mining is a growing threat to savanna biodiversity conservation (Bruner et al 2001, Cabeza et al 2019).In Africa (Ghana, Madagascar, Zimbabwe), efforts have been made to manage challenges emanating from the need to mine within protected areas with minimal success (Gandiwa and Gandiwa 2012, Owusu-Nimo et al 2018, …

US$12 billion Industry possible by 2023?

It is a well-known fact that Zimbabwe is hamstrung by a lack of mining exploration, moving to the USD12 billion industry by 2023 and of course becoming a middle-income earner by 2030, investing in mining exploration is the key. However, it is also a known fact that tapping of the known deposits in the country should be of primary concern.

Large scale mining operations in Zimbabwe

The Renco Mine is 100 per cent owned by RioZim Limited. The mining rights are held through mining claims, a mining lease, and a special grant covering a total area of 2 736 hectares. The mine is located in the South-East of Zimbabwe in Nyajena communal lands, approximately 75km southeast of Masvingo.

Mining in Zimbabwe in 2020: Achievements, the good and …

Zimbabwe's mining sector is expected to be one of the key drivers for economic growth this year on the back of its export generation capacity. The industry accounts for between 12 and 15% of annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the diverse mineral base has the potential to generate about US$18 billion annually, experts say.

Mining and Extractives Industry – Zimbabwe Environmental …

Mining and Extractives Industry. The lack of public access to relevant and accurate extractives (mining, oil and gas) information is a major issue. Since the decline of the agricultural sector mining emerged as the leading sector for economic revival. In 2012 mineral exports accounted for 64% of total exports.

Economic Impact of Mining through Linkages: A Case Study …

Economic Impact of Mining through Linkages: A Case Study of 1980 and 2014 Production Linkages in Zimbabwe . × ... (1.30) and Australia (deduced to be lower than 2.2 but much higher than 1.14), was still a good starting point. In Zimbabwe mining constituted about 9% of GDP in 1980 (CSO, 1986). Thus, while the gross output multiplier of 1.14 is ...

INVESTIGATING SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND …

Chinamasa, Zimbabwe's current Finance Minister was also. quoted saying that diamond revenue was not reaching the Treasury (Daily News, 6 Nov. 2013) while CDR (2014) noted that former ZMDC chief ...

Agriculture and Mining key drivers for economic growth in Zimbabwe …

Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa identified that economic growth in Zimbabwe is expected to be around 1.7 percent in 2017, a significant increase from the 0.6 percent of 2016. "Agriculture and mining are to driver overall growth, with sector growth of 123 eprcent and 0.9 percent respectively in 2017," he said.

President forecast Zimbabwe economy turnaround in 2024

President forecasts Zimbabwe's economy will turn around in 2024. Zimbabwe's president forecasts the country's economy will turn around this year following the recent oil and gas discovery close to the border with Mozambique and Zambia, along with improvements in mining and tourism. During a New Year message, President …

Promoting sustainable mining in Zimbabwe

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Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Zimbabwe

WEBinvestigating socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining on host communities: the case of connemara gold mining in midlands province, zimbabwe November 2017 DOI:...

Zimbabwe's Push for Economic Growth: The Establishment …

The collaboration between the Zimbabwean Government and the private sector has paved the way for the establishment of the Mines to Energy Park in Mapinga a government official has said.. Speaking at the Mines to Energy Park meeting in Mapinga, Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Eng Polite Kambamura said the project …

The Political Economy of Artisanal and Small …

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 …

Development or destruction? Impacts of mining on …

820. Views. 0. CrossRef citations to date. 0. Altmetric. Pages 157-178 | Received 18 Apr 2021, Accepted 17 Jan 2022, Published online: 22 Feb 2022. Article. Development or destruction? Impacts of mining on the …

The Impact of Mining on the Environment in Gwanda …

The impact of mining on the Environment in Gwanda District Zimbabwe: A case study of Blanket Mine 1Maligana Mathe and 2Anthony Phiri 1,2 Zimbabwe Open University, Faculty of Science and...

Making Environmental Accounting Work: Case of …

Zimbabwe Mining StakeholderSector is concerned. 1.1. Research Objectives (1) To establish factors that hinders the mining companies from embarking …

Full article: Environmental management and …

Zimbabwe is currently suffering from a myriad of environmental conservation problems in addition to destabilising economic and political problems. As …

Economic Impact of Mining through Linkages: A …

Economic Impact of Mining through Linkages: A Case Study of 1980 and 2014 Production Linkages in Zimbabwe . × ... (1.30) and Australia (deduced to be lower than 2.2 but much higher than 1.14), was still a …

Leveraging Zimbabwe's mineral endowment for economic …

1. Introduction. Zimbabwe has a long history of mining dating back over hundred years ago (Huffman, 1974).Currently mining accounts for more than 60% of exports and contributes around 15% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) making Zimbabwe a resource-driven economy (Segula, 2016).Mining has played a pivotal role …

Economic development rests in the mining industry

The mining industry which is rumored to have produced a revenue of over 3 billion USD have the aptitude and capability to transform Zimbabwe into the most thrilling economy on earth. Almost all minerals under the sun are largely available in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is on a path towards development and revitalization of the socio-economic …

Zimbabwe Mining Sector: Opportunities Galore

Zimbabwe's hopes for a quick economic recovery and sustainable foreign exchange stability rest on the shoulders of its multibillion-dollar mining industry. By Francis Shingi Nhunzvi and Victor Bhoroma Beyond the productivity bottlenecks of the past 2 years, mining commodities earned the country US$2.91 billion in 2019 (9% down from the 2018 …