(PDF) Strategies for Sustainable gold processing in the artisanal …

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 diminished ...

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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining: A cross-sectional …

In 2013, Zimbabwe signed the treaty of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, declaring to take action intended to reduce and, where feasible, eliminate the use of Hg in the mining industry (UNEP, 2019, 2013c).According to the convention, each party is requested to develop appropriate strategies for the identification and assessment of contaminated sites …

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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale …

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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RISK ASSESSMENT OF MINING AWARDS IN ZIMBABWE

mining license used for mining precious metals such as gold and platinum group metals. Zimbabwe's mining sector is plagued by corruption, despite the passing of some 'best practice' legislation and policies to combat corruption. However, this has had limited results and of late, anticorruption efforts tend to focus on the political ...

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The Future of Blasting: Embracing Technological Evolution in the Mining

GOLD BUYING. Gold buying prices per gram in Zimbabwe,17 February 2025. February 17, 2025 ... and blasts with minimal human intervention, reducing risks associated with manual handling," Jena explained. Sustainability in Blasting ... Zimbabwe's mining industry can enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability while improving decision-making ...

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Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold

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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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small …

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 8663 3 of 21 Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 8663 3 of 22 mitigate mining risks [18,19,22,25] as illustrated in A and B of Figure 1 ...

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Strategies for sustainable gold processing in the artisanal …

500 000 are believed to be involved in artisanal gold mining (AGM), (The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, 2017)). Zimbabwe has a gold resource estimated at 84 million tonnes at an average grade of 4.9 gper tonne (Mlambo, 2015 ). Goldis one mineral among an estimated 60 other minerals, 40 of which have been exploited at some point.

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(PDF) Sustainable Gold Processing in Zimbabwe's ASGM

Production % of GDP Royalty (% of government revenue) Employment Direct and indirect beneficiaries Artisanal and Smallscale Gold Mining 311,000 troy ounces 1.2% Large-Scale gold mining Total gold mining 428,000 troy ounces 1.4% 739,000 troy ounces 2.6% US$3.8 million (0.24% of government revenue) US$11.8 million (0.76% of Government revenue) US ...

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Gold mining in Zimbabwe

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 …

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Artisanal Gold Mining and Farming: Livelihood Linkages and …

While the rural development consequences of Zimbabwe's Fast Track Land Reform Programme have been heavily debated, there is a dearth of literature focusing on the post-land reform interrelations between artisanal and small-scale gold mining

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Health and safety issues within artisanal and small-scale gold …

This study examined the health and safety issues affecting artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Penhalonga, Ward 21, Mutasa District. A combination of questionnaires, …

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Biomonitoring of arsenic, cadmium and lead in two artisanal and …

Mambrey V, Rakete S, Tobollik M, Shoko D, Moyo D, Schutzmeier P, Steckling-Muschack N, Muteti-Fana S, Bose-O'Reilly S. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining: a cross-sectional assessment of occupational mercury exposure and exposure risk factors in Kadoma and Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. Environ Res. 2020; 184:109379. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109379.

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Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal and Small …

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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Mineral policy in Zimbabwe: Its evolution, achievements and …

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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Technical risk assessment techniques and practice in …

interaction of risk and opportunity factors evaluated. Specific to the mining sector, Agricola (1556), in his famous treatise on mining, De Re Metallica, refers to the need for understanding the geology of a particular deposit for successful mining, while Krige in 1955, also developed many aspects of mining risk in his work on risk analysis in ...

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All That Glitters is Not Gold: Turmoil in Zimbabwe s Mining …

in gold mining areas. It should revise th e country's Mines and Minerals Act to give artisanal mining cooperatives legal standing, and adequately fund the ministry of mines unit responsible for the artisanal mining sector. It should work with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to pay gold miners in U.S. dollars at a rate based on world gold prices.

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Zimbabwe Mining News | Opportunities | Regulation | Technical

Mining Zimbabwe is your go-to platform for mining news expert analysis, mining events, investment opportunities, gold, lithium, platinum ... Gift Mapakame is an accomplished leader in Zimbabwe's gold mining sector. With over 14 years of experience—more than seven in senior management— Engineer Mapakame has played a significant role in ...

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Eureka Implements Drone Technology to Mitigate Surveying …

A recent technical visit by the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) to Eureka Mine revealed that the mine is taking substantial measures to reduce hazards faced …

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Interview: Keith Mandisodza

Risk management involves the coordination of activities to direct and control an organisation with regard to risk. In the mining (and/or civil) sector(s), geotechnical risks are often associated with an operational function to health and safety considerations as well as economic considerations for projects.

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Tackling Challenges in Zimbabwe's Mining Sector: How the …

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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The Environmental Effects of Effluent Disposal at Gold Mines …

Province of Zimbabwe, in general, is characterized by both small scale to medium scale gold mining activities. The rampant illegal gold panning in the area cannot be overlooked. Although these activities are vital for socio-economic development, their associated environmental impacts need to be examined.

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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14-19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. …

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How To Acquire A Mining License In Zimbabwe

Whether you're an experienced miner or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools to successfully acquire a mining license in Zimbabwe. Let's dive in! The first part of the process to acquire a mining license in Zimbabwe starts with registering a company in Zimbabwe. Types of Mining Licenses in Zimbabwe:

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Who is Zimbabwe's Biggest Gold Producer? Freda, Blanket, or …

Dallaglio Investments, a subsidiary of Padenga Holdings, has been making notable strides in Zimbabwe's gold mining sector, driven by strong performance at its Eureka and Pickstone Peerless Mines. In the first half of 2024, Dallaglio reported selling 1,351 kg of gold, a 25% increase compared to the 1,080 kg sold in the same period in 2023.

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The nightmare of mining disasters

Without immediate action, the long-term consequences of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Zimbabwe will continue to pose serious threats to both human lives and the environment.

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Mining what is not mine: Artisanal gold mining in Gwanda, Zimbabwe

Artisanal gold mining can be traced as far back as the precolonial era in Zimbabwe when people used to trade with the Portuguese and Arab traders. However, the introduction of Structural Adjustment Programs in the beginning of the 1990s saw a sharp increase in artisanal gold mining activity in Zimbabwe (Spiegel, 2009).

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Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14–19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and …

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Health and Safety Risk Mitigation among Artisanal …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is often associated with no or compromised attention to health and safety. Although headlines of fatal accidents in Zimbabwe characterise ASGM,...

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Hazards and Control Measures among Artisanal and …

ASGM is characterized by basic and compromised mining methods with either very limited control of hazards or none at all. There is little knowledge about health and safety among artisanal and small-scale gold …

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