Illegal miners use various methods interchangeably from open pit, riverbank, to bed panning. The operations are characterized by shallow diggings along the reefs. The open cast mine practice is initially cheap but is not sustainable as mining usually stops at about a depth of 20 m because of hoisting problems and inability to de-water.
The illegal miners cut down tress first to clear their mining area.
These small scale or illegal miners are mostly found in Gwanda. People are making a living through mining. They said they are indulging in these illegal mining activities because there are no jobs in Zimbabwe and also they do not afford a license. ZIMRA is demanding more license fees which they do not afford.
Illegal miners in Gwanda
Illegal miners in Kadoma- Chakari.
Miners cut down trees in search of gold
Illegal miners in Kadoma- Chakari.
Miners cut down trees in search of gold
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