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Friday, 11 January 2013 12:11
HARARE - Geologists have questioned self-proclaimed prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa’s claim of mysterious gold boom, saying in Zimbabwe the precious mineral can be found “everywhere”. They said Zimbabweans have always picked up gold since pre-colonial times. The controversial-but-popular prophet has courted debate...Read More
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Thursday, 20 December 2012 13:01
HARARE - Zimbabwe focused junior gold producer New Dawn Mining Corporation (New Dawn) says an exploration has revealed that proven and probable mineral reserves on its mining properties have increased by 123 percent. This means that the Toronto Stock Exchange-listed miner...Read More
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Opinion & Analysis »
Tuesday, 18 December 2012 11:47
HARARE - Disturbances in Gwanda in which alleged tribal skirmishes erupted over mine claims should be handled with great caution. Elsewhere in this edition, we report an incident in which some miners in Matabeleland allegedly clashed over gold claims along suspected...Read More
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Tuesday, 18 December 2012 10:58
HARARE - Three Gwanda residents are in custody in a case of suspected ethnic violence involving gold mines in Matabeleland South Province. Police say the three suspects are now in custody after they allegedly unleashed violence claiming politics of exclusion in...Read More
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Business »
Sunday, 25 November 2012 10:11
HARARE - New Dawn Mining Corporation (New Dawn) has raised over $2 million through a private placement. The gold producer intends to spend the money on buying ordinary shares in its Zimbabwean subsidiary Falcon Gold (Falgold). The share buy-back is expected...Read More
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Sport » Farai Machamire, Sports Writer
Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:59
HARARE - Castle Premiership Golden Boot winner Nelson Maziwisa claims he is now living in fear in the small mining town of Zvishavane after reaping handsome financial rewards in the just-ended season. The Shabanie Mine striker says the 18 goals he...Read More
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Sport » Farai Machamire, Sports Writer
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 11:47
HARARE - Much has been said about his unorthodox stance and lack of taste for golfing apparel. But Day Muyambo remains unmoved. The 52-year-old, who fashioned a memorable comeback to outshine Sunshine Tour card holder Ryan Cairns by one shot en...Read More
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Sport » Farai Machamire, Sports Writer
Sunday, 11 November 2012 15:35
HARARE - Fifty two-year-old Day Muyambo rolled back the years to deny Ryan Cairns a sixth professional title inside 12 months with a dramatic one stroke victory at the Golden Pilsener Harare Open at Chapman Golf Club yesterday. Muyambo carded 70...Read More
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Business » Roadwin Chirara, Business Editor
Friday, 02 November 2012 17:24
HARARE - Johannesburg Securities Exchange-listed miner, DRDGold says it has spent more than $4 million to date in its Zimbabwean exploration work. The company operates a 50 percent joint venture with Chizim Investments in an early-stage gold exploration project on the...Read More
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Africa »
Friday, 26 October 2012 14:18
JOHANNESBURG - South African unions and gold-mining companies have agreed a deal aimed at settling a bitter long-running dispute. The National Union of Mineworkers and two other unions signed the pay deal with industry body the Chamber of Mines, but few...Read More
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Business »
Thursday, 25 October 2012 12:33
HARARE - Zimbabwe-focused junior gold miner New Dawn Mining Corporation gold production for the year ended September 30, 2012, surged 41 percent to 37 623 ounces from 26 689 ounces in the previous year. Revenue from gold sales for the fiscal...Read More
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Features »
Wednesday, 17 October 2012 13:14
NKAYI - His peers were making a beeline to Jengwe Primary School for their grade 7 final examinations last week, probably their first “real” hurdle in their academic journey. However, Bigboy is heading the opposite direction. Gold has become his life,...Read More
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Business »
Wednesday, 10 October 2012 11:27
HARARE - Toronto Stock Exchange-listed miner New Dawn Mining Corporation was last week given the green light by the High Court to acquire all outstanding minority shares of its Falcon Gold (Falgold) subsidiary in Zimbabwe. New Dawn conducts operations in the...Read More
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Monday, 08 October 2012 10:54
HURUNGWE - Walking for a distance of nearly seven kilometres on foot during the morning, one nearly gives up hope but bird sounds reassure a worn-out soul of life ahead in Hurungwe’s Pote village. The tedious journey is made difficult by...Read More
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Business »
Thursday, 27 September 2012 12:43
HARARE - Zimbabwe-focused junior gold miner, New Dawn Mining (New Dawn) this week received approval from Falcon Gold (Falgold) minority shareholders to acquire all their outstanding shares as part of its restructuring. “Pursuant to a circular provided to Falgold shareholders,...Read More
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