Zim amending diamonds law to ensure sector’s sustainability

Zimbabwe has started amending the Precious Stones Trade Act as part of reforms of legislation regulating diamond exploration, mining, value addition and beneficiation as well as the security aspects of the diamond mining industry.

Chamber eyes 30% growth for 2010

The Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines reports that the country’s mining industry could grow by as much as 30% in 2010, should power availability improve within the country and if more working capital is made available to mining companies.

Zim government finalising review of minerals law

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says that the review of the country’s Mines and Minerals Act is progressing satisfactorily.

Mugabe says Zimbabwe won't expropriate mines

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said on Friday the government would not expropriate mines and was refining a controversial local ownership law to enable miners to expand their operations. The government early this year published rules forcing...

DRC's Katanga governor woos bona fide resources investors, heaps praise on Nikanor

Katanga governor-elect Moise Katumbi has extended an invitation to South African resources investors to help him return the once-rich Katangan mining province to its former glory. Speaking at a signing ceremony to mark the start of work on a large...