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Mnangagwa's visit to Russia reactivates Alrosa's diamond mining plans

Executives from the Russian mining group and the Zimbabwean president reached agreement during the recent Russia-Africa summit on a resumption of the group's mining operations in Zimbabwe. Both parties are under pressure from US sanctions. [...]

Published on 08.09.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Harare takes over Kuvimba Mining House to erase all links with Kuda Tagwirei

Zimbabwe's Mutapa sovereign wealth fund now owns 100% of the Kuvimba mining group, previously controlled by the president's adviser and businessman, Kuda Tagwirei, who is under US sanctions. The move was intended to encourage investors for other projects that have stalled for lack of financing.

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US sanctions hamper Obey Chimuka's mining ambitions

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Mnangagwa steps up pressure on ZMDC as general election looms

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Chiadzwa diamonds inches towards conclusion

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Guinea
Behind the scenes of Mamadi Doumbouya's offensive on Russian miner Nordgold

DRC
Dan Gertler's billions of dollars in royalties at heart of huge legal battle

Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa's visit to Russia reactivates Alrosa's diamond mining plans

Zimbabwe
Harare takes over Kuvimba Mining House to erase all links with Kuda Tagwirei

Southern Africa
Russian diamonds row paralyses Kimberley Process annual meeting

Zimbabwe
US sanctions hamper Obey Chimuka's mining ambitions

Inner circles | Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa steps up pressure on ZMDC as general election looms

Zimbabwe
Chiadzwa diamonds inches towards conclusion

Mozambique, Zimbabwe
Kembo Mohadi coal destined for export through Mozambican ports