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This article examines the policy framework in place for small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe. Through an analysis of stakeholder interviews and industry performance, the paper argues that the main government initiatives to manage gold mining in recent years have proved counterproductive, as economic returns from minerals have hemorrhaged due to ...
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As seen in Mashonaland West (Zimbabwe) and the rest of the nation, where a virtual legalization of an illegal practice has resulted in rampant gold panning, causing irreversible ecological …
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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 14352 2 of 25 1. Introduction Mining is a hazardous occupation, accounting for 1% of the global workforce and 8%
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Causal risk factors associated with equipment used by artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Kadoma and Shurugwi in Zimbabwe in 2020: (a) hazardous noise exposure at a site with six stamp mills operating simultaneously with no technical measures to reduce noise and with no hearing protection; (b) mining site with improved equipment for ...
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PDF | On Dec 1, 2019, Lyman Mlambo published The Performance of the Zimbabwe Mining Sector in 2019 | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
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Practitioners in Zimbabwe 34 Guano Mining: The Green Gold of Agriculture 36 Gambiza predicts lithium prices to surge in ... known for its potential hazards and risks, ranging from accidents due to cave-ins, explosions, harmful gases, and falls. Mine ... technical visits. Most mines showed keen interest in the battery electric equipment and some ...
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The Mine Ventilation Society of Zimbabwe (MVSZ) has committed to auditing the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development's Ventilation Lab in Gweru. MVSZ will recommend the latest available technology and provide training on how to use the new equipment, Mining Zimbabwe reports. By Rudairo Mapuranga. Speaking at the Association of Mine Managers of …
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ASGM is very common in Zimbabwe. Thus, mercury exposure is a major occupational health risk for miners. Moreover, this study emphasizes the impact of exposure risk factors on the mercury body...
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Zimbabwe's artisanal gold mining activities result in more than 24 tonnes of mercury being released annually. The five-year planetGOLD Zimbabwe project is financially supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The project is executed by the international non-profit ...
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Mining generates over 60 percent of Zimbabwe's export earnings, 13 percent of national revenue, and over 35,000 in formal employment. Gold contributes 30 percent of the formal mining industry employment figures (Chamber of mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ), 2018).The sector houses over 500,000 artisanal and small-scale miners, which are the lifeblood of …
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Our objective was to evaluate the potential ecological and analyze the health risks associated with REE in soil samples obtained from the gold mining region, employing neutron activation analysis ...
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This study examines the environmental effects of effluent disposal at gold mines in Zimbabwe with particular reference to Tiger Reef Gold Mine in the Kwekwe district. The methods of data …
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This study was carried to see how microfinance institutions (MFIs) can use institutional force in compelling the gold mining sector to adhere to environmental management principles in Zimbabwe.
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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 rudimentary forms of mineral extraction, and extensive research has discussed its environmental risks (Zwane et al., 2006).Research has also shown that it provides economic revenues that rural communities …
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Bubi Small scale miners Association in partnership with ZMDC has set up a Gold milling Centre (Bubi service Centre) in the Bubi Area of Matabeleland North province. The service Centre was launched by Government of Zimbabwe in …
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The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Duration Gold Limited operates as a subsidiary of Clarity Enterprises Limited. One of its flagship gold mines is Vumbachikwe, which is one of …
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There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and existing...
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The mining sector has been the cornerstone of economic growth in Zimbabwe hence funding becomes very crucial to resuscitate the economy. The study aimed to assess the funding mechanisms for the ...
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Concurrently, administrative defenses (C of Figure 1) are rare in ASGM in Zimbabwe. Mining is defined as a high-risk sector in Zimbabwe [36], the mining regulations [36] therefore stipulate the required safety standards that incorporate successive defense layers [21] and an opportunity for comprehensive protection, as illustrated in D of Figure 1.
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Samuriwo reaffirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to the Minamata Convention on Mercury and emphasised the pivotal role the planetGOLD project will play in supporting the country's efforts to eliminate mercury use in artisanal gold mining through the implementation of Zimbabwe's National Action Plan. Zimbabwe ratified the Minamata Convention on ...
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Introduction. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) involves gold mining through basic rudimentary and semi-mechanized methods [].ASGM is usually associated with poor health and safety standards [].In …
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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) miners in Zimbabwe are faced with occurrences of accidents and injuries. Accidents and injuries were associated with underground mining, long …
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Artisanal miners use obsolete technology and are ill-informed of new transitions in terms of technical knowledge on sustainable development, mine planning and design techniques due to rudiment mining principles still in use. ... Small-scale artisanal gold mining is a growing sector in Zimbabwe whose effects cannot be ignored. In the Kadoma ...
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ASGM contributes directly to the sustenance of at least one million in Zimbabwe . Mining regulations are the same for ASGM and large mines in Zimbabwe, and there are plans to formalize ASGM . Mining is a high-risk sector requiring effective control measures to protect workers' health [5,7,8].
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Table 1: Some of the existing mines in Zimbabwe The main activities of the ministry are: mine visits and inspections, promoting safety at all mines, providing mines and prospectors with legal documents such as licenses, rendering …
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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a crucial part of Zimbabwe's national economy, contributing significantly to people's livelihoods. This sector is especially important in rural areas, where alternative economic opportunities are limited. ... environmental degradation, and health risks associated with mercury use. The use of ...
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This article examines the policy framework in place for small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe. Through an analysis of stakeholder interviews and industry performance, the paper argues that the main government initiatives to manage gold mining in recent years have proved counterproductive, as economic returns from minerals have hemorrhaged due to increased …
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Bilboes Holdings (Private) Limited owns and operates gold mines in Zimbabwe. It engages in mining, exploring, and producing gold. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. ... thereby significantly reducing the security risks associated with transporting gold for the small scale sector. The customer has an option to ...
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The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is considered one of the most important sources of income for both rural and urban communities in Zimbabwe, particularly with …
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The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) is set to take place from November 20–22, 2024, in the serene resort town of Nyanga. This year's event, themed "From Survey to Strategy: Empowering Mine Surveyors as Leaders in the Mining Industry for Sustainable Growth," will focus on how Mine Surveyors can …
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