A small-scale miner in Tanzania has become an overnight millionaire after selling two rough Tanzanite stones – the biggest ever…
Tanzanite: Tanzanian miner becomes overnight millionaire
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Shrunk markets, low prices push artisanal miners to seek alternative livelihoods
The national lockdown over the covid-19 pandemic has effectively sealed off airports, roads and border entry points, causing gold prices…
Subsistence miners lose out as coronavirus crushes local gold prices
“We are praying to God to end this disease so that we can continue with our business,” said Tanzanian miner Selamani Juma Salum.
Companies should treat artisanal miners as partners, not competitors
At the time I picked interest in mining, these artisanal miners were facing challenges because the large scale miners or licence holders were evicting them from their operational areas.
Ntungamo tin miners strike over pay
The company is said to have settled its debt with them eventually, but that did not stop the disgruntled ASMs.…