Zimbabwe Diamonds and Allied Workers Union (ZIDAWU) has called for government to stop diamond mining operations in Marange to help curb the spreading of coronavirus. 263 Chat reports quoted ZIDAWU as saying that there had been reports of Covid-19 positive cases at the state-owned Zimbabwe Diamond Consolidated Company (ZCDC) and Anjin operations.
Apr 10, 2020· More companies joined the diamond rush, among them Mbada Diamonds, Chinese company Jinan Investments, Marange Resources, Gye Nyame, Kusena and Diamond Mining Corporation.
Dec 18, 2017· And diamond mining in Zimbabwe is no exception. In 2001 diamonds were first discovered in the Marange area in Eastern Zimbabwe. Since then these diamond field has been beset by conflict, bloodshed, forced labor and government crackdowns. According to one industry expert the Marange diamond area is the richest diamond field ever seen. Not only ...
There are number of diamond mining companies operating in Zimbabwe which include: River Ranch, Murowa Diamonds, Mbada Diamonds, Anjin, Marange Resources and Diamond Mining Company (DMC). Government, through ZMDC entered into joint venture agreements with a 50/50 shareholding in the following companies, Mbada, Anjin and DMC.
Apr 18, 2019· There are some big changes afoot in Zimbabwe's diamond sector. A Chinese backed company, Anjin, part owned by the Zimbabwean army, is set to resume mining in the Marange diamond fields in May this year following a three year hiatus, while Russia's diamond mining giant Alrosa will reportedly complete setting up its office by the end of this month.
May 20, 2019· ZCDC is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The entity was created in 2015 and started operations in 2016 after seven diamond mining companies were booted out in the name of bringing transparency and accountability to murky Marange diamond mining activities.
Sep 09, 2020· Diamond mining in the Marange area of Zimbabwe (image courtesy of the Centre for Resources and Development) The current confusion over just who is mining in Marange is the latest chapter in that region's long, troubled diamond history.
The Marange diamond area is now secured against illegal mining activities, and four companies are commercially exploiting the resource. Families that have been disturbed by the mining activities have been re-settled.
May 20, 2019· ZCDC is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The entity was created in 2015 and started operations in 2016 after seven diamond mining companies were booted out in the name of bringing transparency and accountability to murky Marange diamond mining activities.
Jan 28, 2020· Soldiers and security guards operating in Marange are competing forces in illegal diamond digging and smuggling activities. These forces have largely enjoyed government protection for all violent crimes committed on citizens since government entry in Marange diamond mining in 2009.
Dec 12, 2012· The Marange diamond story has been one sad episode after another and the trend continues. The first major challenge was the unannounced invasion of Marange by tens of thousands of artisanal miners, merchants and dealers who did not submit to the local traditional leaders, culture and lifestyle.
Apr 08, 2014· Marange diamond mines pollute rivers, Zimbabwe. Description: The Marange diamond fields are an area of widespread small-scale diamond production in Chiadzwa, Mutare West, Zimbabwe. Although estimates of the reserves contained in this area vary wildly, some have suggested that it could be home to one of the worlds richest diamond deposits. ...
Aug 07, 2017· Diamonds from Marange first entered the market in 2006, and early artisanal mining focused on the softer Quaternary sediments. Mining has since been mechanized, and several mining companies have operated in the Marange fields—including Anjin Investments, Diamond Mining Company, Gye Nyame Resources, Jinan Mining, Kusena Diamonds, Marange ...
Sep 01, 2020· The other companies included Mbada Diamonds, Diamond Mining Corporation (DMC), Jinan Investments, Marange Resources, Kusena and Gye Nyame. Mnangagwa, who officially re-launched the Anjin Investments operations in Marange recently, said his government would curb the rampant corruption in the diamond sector.
Jan 21, 2020· Marange Diamonds…. one of the greatest heists in world history ... They entered into a partnership with the largest diamond mining company in the world while retaining a majority stake but ...
May 01, 2020· HARARE – By Business Reporter – Friday 1 May 2020. HARARE (Mining Index) – THE MARANGE community says it is undergoing a self-cleansing process ahead of a multi-billion dollar Chiadzwa community diamond mining project.The self-purging exercise is meant to weed out corrupt elements who want to utilise the diamond project for self-enrichment, to …
Militarised diamond mining and trading at Marange has resulted in loss of life, human rights abuses, corrupt practices and the enrichment of a privileged and powerful political elite. As a result of the Zimbabwe government's actions, the world's diamond industry has …
The Centre for Natural Resources Governance (CNRG) Director, Farai Maguwu has revealed intricate details of an emerging conflict between Marange community and government concern the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company over a joint venture mining deal with a UK based firm VAST Resources.
Oct 16, 2019· Seven companies, among them Marange Resources, Diamond Mining Company, Gyn Nyame Resources, Kusena Diamonds and Mbada Diamonds, were licenced to mine alluvial diamonds. However in 2016, these companies were collapsed and consolidated into State-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC). Even though Anjin and …
Aug 10, 2020· Chinese-owned Anjin diamond mine in Chiadzwa, Marange re-launched: Pics. The company which was once in an altercation with the government which led to its closure was re-launched yesterday. H.E. President Emmerson Mnangagwa familiarisation and re-launch tour of Anjin Diamond at Chiadzwa, Marange.
Claims of US$15 billion missing from Marange diamond mining operations, made by the former and late President Robert Mugabe, the diamond sector is a harbinger for corruption and illicit financial flows (IFFs) prejudicing resources for investment in essential services and infrastructure.
State Security Agents Fuelling Illegal Diamond Mining in Marange. By. tstnews - May 15, 2020. 0. 382. views. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter. tweet; MARANGE – There is growing concern that illegal diamond mining in Marange is now rife owing to the involvement of state security agents.
Dec 18, 2017· And diamond mining in Zimbabwe is no exception. In 2001 diamonds were first discovered in the Marange area in Eastern Zimbabwe. Since then these diamond field has been beset by conflict, bloodshed, forced labor and government crackdowns. According to one industry expert the Marange diamond area is the richest diamond field ever seen. Not only ...
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to submit a motion on the state of the diamond mining operations underway at Marange in the Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the 27 th of July I asked the Minister of Mines to make a statement to this House on the production of diamonds at Marange for the past five years and the value of that ...
Apr 10, 2020· The Kremlin-controlled diamond mining concern, Alrosa, was immediately granted a concession in Marange but nothing much could be scrutinized under this deal. It is only known from media reports that Alrosa owns 70% of Alrosa (Zimbabwe) Limited JV while the state-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company owns 30%.