Zimbabwe''s economic development is set to continue in the short to medium term. While mining has the potential to contribute to sustainable development, it also has the potential to undermine it.
· GENEVA (ILO News) - Small-scale mining is expanding rapidly and often uncontrollably in many developing countries, employing large numbers of women and children in dangerous conditions and generating a workplace fatality rate up to 90 times higher than mines in industrialized countries, says a new report * by the International Labour Office (ILO).
· How Can Litigation Contribute to Sustainable Economic Development for Diamond Mining Communities in Zimbabwe? By Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) 16 April 2019 Analysis and Comment, Economy, Human Rights, Legislation, Local Government
· The mining sector is highly diversified, with close to 40 different minerals. The sector accounts for about 12 percent of the country''s gross domestic product (GDP) and the minister of mines claims the sector has the potential to generate US$12 billion annually by 2023 if the government addresses challenges such as persistent power shortages, foreign currency shortages, and policy uncertainties.
Sustainable Development Framework for the Mining Sector Historically, the extraction of mineral reserves has always resulted in varying degrees of environmental resource degradation and social impacts, including displacement, all across the globe. The Indian
IUCN and the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) have been working together on mining, biodiversity and related issues since 2001. The relationship was first formalised in 2003. Outcomes of the collaboration to date include a Biodiversity performance review released in November 2014; and, the development of the ICMM Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity.
guidance, in the mining sector there is the ICMM Community Development Toolkit (ICMM 2012), and for oil and gas, IPIECA''s Guide to Successful, Sustainable Social Investment (IPIECA 2008). For further information see Dodd et al. (2015: 15–17).
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The 17 SDGs are integrated —that is, they recognize that action in one area will ...
· Introduction Recently, the government of Zimbabwe reignited its interest to join the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) through the 2019 National Budget Statement. A step in the right direction. But it is important to note that since 2011, government ...
· This month, the heads of 193 UN member states will sign on to a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will be the shared global development framework for the coming generation.Mining companies have the potential to become leading partners in ...
1. Introduction The portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy conducted an enquiry into the Chrome sector from the period 2011 to 2013, in accordance with Standing Order 160. Chrome mining has the potential to make meaningful contribution to the growth of the
FOREWORD The Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry series of handbooks has been produced to share Australia''s world-leading experience and expertise in mine management and planning. The handbooks provide practical
· The mining industry has the scope to influence sustainable developments around the world. But while companies should embrace this opportunity, ICMM recognises that for a mining company there are a host of focuses, from potential profit to the workforce, of which maintaining sustainable development is only one important part.
· Picture courtesy of Mukasiri Sibanda, tosated gold being smelted in Shamva Presentation by Henrietta Rushwaya, ZMF President during a one and half hour Mining Webinar held on Thursday, 14 May 2020, organised by Bakertilly and Financial Markets Indaba ...
The Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development Project (MMSD) was a research project looking at how the mining and minerals sector could contribute to the global transition to sustainable development. This page collates all the material previously available ...
1.3 Any person who is a permanent resident of Zimbabwe and above the age of 18 may take out a prospecting license at any Ministry of Mines and Mining Development offices. 1.4 The Provincial Mining Director acting on behalf of the Permanent Secretarymay refuse to issue a prospecting license butshall forthwith be required to report each refusal to the Secretary.
· The importance of sustainability in mining operations. As mining companies around the world grapple with cost-reduction schemes and improving site safety, there are a range of key themes emerging that look set to have a wide-reaching impact on the success of operations. The mining industry holds a number of strengths that mean it can not only ...
Mining within a Susutainable Development Framework(SDF): The Sustainable Development Framework 2011 (SDF) for the mining sector with appropriate compensation to those affected by mining related operations is an important feature of the National Mineral Policy 2008 which
Zimbabwe has committed itself fully to Agenda 2030. Sustainable development is a core constitutional imperative and an overall strategic objective for the country. Zimbabwe''s Constitution guarantees political, civil, economic, social and cultural rights for all citizens.
· Mining in Zimbabwe: time to use it or lose it. Between colonial intervention and a weak regulatory framework, mining in Zimbabwe has struggled to live up to its potential. With the government cracking down on undeveloped licenses, and aiming to force companies to "use it or lose it", we consider the history of mining in Zimbabwe, and who ...
· In pursuit of social and economic prosperity, Zimbabwe is undertaking a number of policy reforms for the mining sector. The Mines and Minerals Bill, Precious Stone Trade Act and the Minerals Exploration and Marketing Corporation Bill are efforts to unlock economic benefits from the mining sector.
From a sustainable development (SD) point of view, mining poses a serious danger which should be addressed at both local and national levels. Since the early years of independence (1980-1984), several Zimbabwean mines have closed down either due to mineral depletion or dis-investment.
The COVID19 crisis comes to Zimbabwe on the back of two humanitarian disasters of the drought and Cyclone Idai. In response to the national plan, UNDP Zimbabwe has come up with US$ 35.9 million budgeted support through resource mobilisation and re-programming funds. Find out more about our contribution to the COVID-19 response in Zimbabwe.