Kamativi Lithium Mine prespares for IRMA Audit By Fadzai Midzi As Zimbabwe positions itself at the heart of the global energy transition which is set to lead nations to net zero economies and decarbonisation, the upcoming Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) audit of Kamativi Lithium Mine is shaping up to be a defining […]
By Joshua Machinga IntroductionThis writeup synthesizes key reflections on participation and process platforms, drawing from discussions at the 2026 Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) and focusing on community engagement, youth inclusion, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The insights aim to strengthen participatory processes and enhance the effectiveness of development platforms such as AMI, which positions itself as a […]
27 February 2026 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) views Government’s recent ban on the export of Lithium concentrate as a development which will help plug mineral leakages. Having identified the risks and vulnerabilities in the lithium sector in our recent Mine to Market Situational Report for critical minerals which tracked Zimbabwe’s Lithium supply and […]
Preamble The 14th Edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI), convened by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), was held in Bulawayo from 16-19 September 2025 under the theme: “Energy Transition Minerals: From extraction to sustainable development: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s mineral […]
By Batanai Mutasa Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has described the inaugural European Union (EU) – Zimbabwe Business Forum, scheduled for May 20–22, 2025, as a pivotal opportunity to advance responsible investments in Zimbabwe’s mining sector. Organized by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, EU Member States, and local partners including the Zimbabwe Investment and Development […]
Obert Bore In a pivotal moment for Africa’s mining sector, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) and Global Witness (GW) recently launched the China-Africa Dialogue on Green Minerals for Responsible Investments (CADRI) on 5 February 2025 on the sidelines of the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) in Cape Town, South Africa. The CADRI platform was established against the backdrop of significant […]
Energy Transition Minerals꞉ Putting Communities First for Community Development Preamble 1.1 The 13th Edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) was held in Bulawayo from the 28th of October 2024 to the 1st of November 2024 under the theme, “Energy Transition Minerals꞉ Putting Communities First for Community Development, convened by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law […]
Compiled by Clive Mahachi While mining can drive economic growth, it often leaves a trail of social and psychological turmoil, particularly for women who bear the brunt of environmental degradation, displacement, and increased risks of violence. This reality underscores the urgent need for psychosocial support services tailored specifically for women impacted by mining activities. In […]
Delivered by Tafara Chiremba 11 October, 2024 2024 Mine Entra, ZITF Grounds, Bulawayo On behalf of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), I would like to express our gratitude to the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) for inviting us to participate in the 2024 Small – Medium Scale Mining Conference, held alongside the 2024 Mine Entra […]
Compiled by Batanai Mutasa As Zimbabwe continues to grapple with challenges posed by the extraction of its rich mineral resources, the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Zimbabwe coalition has urged the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe (COMZ) to prioritize transparency and accountability within the extractive industry. In its latest campaign, the coalition of civil society organizations […]