Stonetec Trading

The Zimbabwe Black granite and Marikana blocks we supply are in strong demand internationally for their recognised characteristics of durability in structure. The unique features of our stone have led to our dominance in both construction and monument markets, stretching for more than 25 years. ... Our experience as a supplier in the mining ...

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State of mining industry report

 — A COUPLE of weeks back, Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines published its state of the mining industry survey report looking at issues faced by the industry and prospects for 2022. To ensure objectivity, the Chamber states that its involvement was restricted to sponsoring and facilitating access to information to its members who form a greater part

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Stones Used in Zimbabwean Sculpture

Zimbabwe's stone mines. Mining for raw stone in Zimbabwe is a small-scale operation. Mines are usually small open-cast pits, dug by hand on scorching hot hillsides, on steep slopes and accessed only by footpaths. They are too small to cause any environmental damage and form a valuable alternative source of income to rural communities.

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BLACK GRANITE MINING IN ZIMBABWE

 — BLACK GRANITE MINING IN ZIMBABWE; Show Sidebar. BLACK GRANITE MINING IN ZIMBABWE . October 27, 2022 0 Comments [featured_image] Download. Download is available until [expire_date] Version Download 84; File Size 32.00 KB; File Count 1; Create Date ...

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ZIMBABWE : Black granite export ban causes rare frictions …

 — The mines ministry also alerted the leading black granite mining companies, including Shinghau Mining and Jindang Mining, in the summer of 2021 that the ban would come into force in early 2022, thus giving them time to invest in the installation of cutting and polishing equipment in Zimbabwe. It even agreed to postpone the start of the ban by ...

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Great Zimbabwe

 — Great Zimbabwe is the name of the stone ruins of an ancient city near modern day Masvingo, Zimbabwe. People lived in Great Zimbabwe beginning around 1100 C.E. but abandoned it in the 15th century. The city was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, which was a Shona (Bantu) trading empire. Zimbabwe means "stone …

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Black granite mining: The bane of Mutoko

 — The stone was reportedly supplied by an Italian company at a cost of $9,12 million in 2009 but the local authority got less than $45 000 in tax royalties. Zimbabwe produces an estimated 150 000 tonnes of granite annually with Mutoko district contributing about 75% of the total black granite output.

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Government issues six-month ultimatum to granite miners

 — The mining companies, however, are exporting granite in its raw form. Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) general manager, Tongai Muzenda told Business Times that granite miners were seized with the matter as they scramble to save their operations as the government is seriously considering banning exports of …

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An Assessment of the Benefits and Costs of Black …

The history of mining in Zimbabwe dates back to the 15th century when the people practiced traditional small- ... developed districts in Zimbabwe. The presence of black granite in Mutoko could act as a springboard for socio-economic development. However, this can only be fully realized by, firstly, establishing the impacts of current ...

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mineral pontential booklet

The most well-known dimension stone in Zimbabwe is the famous black granite ubiquitous in the north-eastern part of the country which has attracted considerable foreign investors. country with several others doted across the country. Graphite 1.19 Graphite deposits in Zimbabwe are mainly found in the Proterozoic Piriwiri

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Top Ten operating mines in Zimbabwe 2019

 — Unki Platinum Mine, Zvishavane Zimbabwe. The platinum miner last year commissioned its US$60 million making it one of the leading miners in Zimbabwe in terms of production and profitability. Modest in nature and quite in its activities, the Anglo platinum owned miner, Unki has been doing well and this has been seen through projects put in …

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ZANU PF Councillor Sues Granite Mining Company

 — Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Blessing Munemo, a ZANU PF councillor in Seke Rural, has approached the courts to stop a granite mining company from carrying out unsanctioned exploration activities on villagers' land. Munemo, who is Councillor for Ward 1 in Mayambara in Seke, is being assisted by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights …

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Court overturns mines minister's decision

 — A High Court judge has declared granite mining company, Southern Granite the rightful owner of Mutuwi Mine in an ownership wrangle that sucked in Mines minister Winston Chitando. The dispute started when Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando cancelled Southern Granite's license in favour of Quarrying …

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Granite Mining Firms Displace Defenseless Buja with …

 — Granite mining companies are only required to provide an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) as opposed to the more stringent Environmental Impact Assessment / Credit: Humanitarian Eye. ... environmental regulation of granite mining and the international marketing and export of granite from Zimbabwe. Pertinently, there …

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EIA compliance on black granite impresses EMA

 — The Government is impressed with the rate of compliance by companies mining black granite in Mutoko, Mashonaland East province to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes. The EIA is a legal requirement in Zimbabwe in terms of the Environmental Management Act as read with Statutory Instrument 7 of 2007.

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Zim Introduces Capital Gains Tax on Mining Title Transfers

 — Zimbabwe enacted the Finance Act 2024 Act 13 of 2023, introducing a 20% capital gains tax on mining title transfers.. This new tax regime, affects both domestic and international transactions, prompting concerns among stakeholders. The Finance Act mandates that stakeholders comply with the new tax requirements by April 1, 2024, for …

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Zimbabwe, a country with plenteousness of minerals

 — An estimated 150 000 tonnes of granite are produced in Zimbabwe each year, with the Mutoko district producing roughly 75% of the total amount of black granite. Ilford Red, Natural Stone, CRG, Zimbabwe International Quarry, and the province of Mashonaland East's Mutoko Granite Mining Company are a few of the businesses that …

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Mining host communities living in poverty in a "Sea of …

According to Mining Zimbabwe, it is estimated that Zimbabwe produces approximately 150 000 tonnes of black granite annually with Mutoko contributing about 75% of that output. If these figures are anything to go by then the infrastructural deficit in the district are not commensurate to the amount of black granite mined from the district.

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