Monday, January 30, 2023
No Result
View All Result
Afric Info
  • News
    • Cameroon
    • Egypt
    • Ethiopia
    • Ivory-Coast
    • Ghana
    • Kenya
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Tanzania
    • Uganda
    • Zimbabwe
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • News
    • Cameroon
    • Egypt
    • Ethiopia
    • Ivory-Coast
    • Ghana
    • Kenya
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Tanzania
    • Uganda
    • Zimbabwe
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Travel
No Result
View All Result
Afric Info
No Result
View All Result
Home News Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold in 2023: official

January 24, 2023
inZimbabwe
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


HARARE, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector is targeting to raise production to 40 tonnes this year, up from 35.38 tonnes last year, an official said Tuesday.

Last year’s output was a record high, spurred by new mining projects, timely payments, and incentives to miners. Out of the 35.38 tonnes produced last year, small-scale and artisanal miners contributed 65.5 percent, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Chief Executive Officer Wellington Takavarasha said.

Takavarasha told Xinhua that as small-scale miners, they were cautiously optimistic about this year’s prospects due to a number of operational challenges.

The ZMF is the country’s largest body representing artisanal and small-scale miners. Although they have traditionally accounted for more than half the country’s gold output in recent years, they face challenges including a lack of regularization to enhance operational security.

“There are some issues that need to be addressed, and formalization is key. There is a Statutory Instrument that formalizes the operations of artisanal miners, but it is not yet being implemented. As soon as that Statutory Instrument is implemented, even the 40 tonnes can be surpassed,” Takavarasha said.

He said over the past two years, their association has been engaging in educational and awareness campaigns on the need for safe mining practices by artisanal and small-scale miners. This has resulted in improved production by the miners even during the rainy season, as they now practice safe mining methods.

In the past, scores of artisanal miners have died after being trapped in collapsed or flooded mine shafts, often at disused or abandoned gold mines.

Takavarasha commended some large-scale mining companies for helping artisanal and small-scale miners, to whom they have been allocating small claims to work properly and safely.

Gold is one of Zimbabwe’s major foreign currency earners, alongside tobacco leaf and platinum. Enditem

ADVERTISEMENT



Source link : https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiSmh0dHA6Ly93d3cuY2hpbmEub3JnLmNuL3dvcmxkL09mZl90aGVfV2lyZS8yMDIzLTAxLzI1L2NvbnRlbnRfODUwNzMzMDkuaHRt0gEA?oc=5

Author :

Publish date : 2023-01-24 16:32:28

Tags: zimbabwe
Previous Post

SA clinch final game but fail to qualify for World Cup semis

Next Post

It seems South Africa is in the middle of a nervous bre…

Last News

Belarus’s Lukashenka In Zimbabwe On Trip Aimed At Increasing Cooperation With Russian Ally

Belarus’s Lukashenka In Zimbabwe On Trip Aimed At Increasing Cooperation With Russian Ally

19 mins ago
The humbling of Goldman Sachs, Egypt’s crisis of confidence and how to conduct a sex survey in Britain

The humbling of Goldman Sachs, Egypt’s crisis of confidence and how to conduct a sex survey in Britain

37 mins ago
Thulani Maseko: What does his death mean for Eswatini?

Thulani Maseko: What does his death mean for Eswatini?

42 mins ago
Renowned sportscaster Robert Marawa joins Primedia 947 in ‘historic’ move

Renowned sportscaster Robert Marawa joins Primedia 947 in ‘historic’ move

53 mins ago
Hamed Traore, who claims to be the brother of Amad Diallo, set for Premier League move

Hamed Traore, who claims to be the brother of Amad Diallo, set for Premier League move

58 mins ago
Rejoice: The Love Affair of Egypt’s Golden Couple Akhenaten and Nefertiti

Rejoice: The Love Affair of Egypt’s Golden Couple Akhenaten and Nefertiti

58 mins ago
Attendance Increased 35% at Five Schools in Gokwe North, Zimbabwe – Find Out Why – Zimbabwe

Attendance Increased 35% at Five Schools in Gokwe North, Zimbabwe – Find Out Why – Zimbabwe

1 hour ago
Rain relieves Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop after dry spell, farmers say

Rain relieves Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop after dry spell, farmers say

1 hour ago

Categories

No Result
View All Result
  • Africa News

© 2022 AFRICC.info.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Go to mobile version

Zimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold in 2023: officialErreur : SQLSTATE[HY000] [2002] No such file or directoryZimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold in 2023: official*Zimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold in 2023: official