1. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sylmarc Gold Mining Company is a licensed gold mining company that is located 167km North West of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. A business plan has been
2025127;Small-scale gold miners have been commended for their pivotal role in Zimbabwe’s gold sector, contributing over 65% of the 36.48 tonnes of gold produced in 2024.
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
Mines of Zimbabwe (COMZ) and the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD). It was envisioned that such a study would illuminate the dynamics of gold production, gold
202515;Gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) saw a substantial increase of 26.65% in 2024 compared to , largely driven by small-scale miners whose deliveries
200931;In Zimbabwe, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) 1 has long been an important economic sector and a contentious arena for policymaking. The sector involves
2025111;The gold production landscape in Zimbabwe for 2024 revealed a remarkable performance by small-scale miners, who for years have consistently outperfomed primary
Scale GoldMining in CentralZimbabwe 923 thatASM remainscharacterised by small productionvolumes atthe lower end ofthe mineral industry spectrum and loose regulation.
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 gold, copper, and iron. 14 Pact Institute
51;This article explores the dynamics of a rural transformation process triggered by the dramatic growth of Zimbabwe''s Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector. The
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 lacking to achieve this vision.
202557;Small-scale and artisanal gold miners now account for more than 60% of Zimbabwe’s gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery. In alone, they contributed over 20
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
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
5 ;The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CMZ) has expressed optimism in the nation’s ability to achieve the ambitious annual gold production target of 100 tonnes, set by the
Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Large-Scale gold mining Total gold mining Production 311,000 troy ounces 428,000 troy ounces 739,000 troy ounces % of GDP 1.2% 1.4% 2.6%
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
31;Many countries across the globe have come to regard artisanal mining as an important economic sector as conventional large-scale mining (Hentschel et al., 2002).In
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,
Scale GoldMining in CentralZimbabwe 923 thatASM remainscharacterised by small productionvolumes atthe lower end ofthe mineral industry spectrum and loose regulation.
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
Sources. This article is a very abbreviated summary from the following publications which readers may well want to follow-up. They are Follow the Money: Zimbabwe.A Rapid Assessment of Gold Supply Chains and Financial
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
2025113;• Mining Hoses: Critical for transporting water, air, and slurry in small-scale operations. Our durable mining hoses are designed to withstand the demanding conditions of
2017226;MUTARE, ZIMBABWE — Small gold-mining teams using outdated equipment outproduced large-scale mining companies in recent months, formally marking a power shift in
226;In 2016, Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector as a whole, consisting of both artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) and large-scale gold mining (LSGM), contributed 2.6% of
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
2019831;Gold buying prices per gram in Zimbabwe today, 16 May 2025. May 16, 2025. Gold buying prices per gram in Zimbabwe, 12 May 2025. The artisanal and small scale
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
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