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“By being able to tell a compelling story about the economic and social benefits provided by diamonds in the countries where they are sourced, the value of the jewelry product will be enhanced,”
https://www.diamondworld.net/contentview.aspx?item=22566
ALROSA uncovers 230-ct diamond, the largest in recent years.
http://eng.alrosa.ru/alrosa-uncovers-the-largest-230-ct-diamond-in-recent-years/
Vast Resources inks deal for Zim, Romania mine projects.
https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/10/vast-resources-inks-deal-for-zim-romania-mine-projects/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
International commitments delay agreements.
https://www.herald.co.zw/international-commitments-delay-agreements/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
“We contend that diamond mining presents a significant opportunity for the country to generate the much-needed foreign currency and also clear external debt,” Morgan&Co said in a note to its clients last week.
Diamonds Present Best Option For Zimbabwe to Redeem Faltering Economy.
https://enn.news/featured/diamonds-present-best-option-for-zimbabwe-to-redeem-faltering-economy/
She said to ensure sustainability Chinese investments should seek a social license to operate from host communities to hinge on protecting local gains, urging for bilateral economic deals to be relooked at to reflect on mutual benefits for local communities and investors.
https://www.263chat.com/amp/embrace-transparency-to-debunk-negative-perception-chinese-investors-urged/?__twitter_impression=true
On the implementation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in towns and cities that were earmarked for the programme’s pilot project, Prof Ncube said: “Government is moving with times in accelerating the implementation of this important investment programme capable of increasing exports, creating employment as well as transferring technology and managerial skills.”
Bulawayo, Harare, Mutare and Victoria Falls are the areas that the Government has designated for the SEZs initiative and pilot projects under the concept in the aforesaid areas are underway.
https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/capital-money-markets/4-parastatals-to-be-listed-on-zse/
Chinese Embassy To Engage Marange Villagers.
https://www.263chat.com/amp/chinese-embassy-to-engage-marange-villagers/?__twitter_impression=true
Diamond expert and inaugural Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company chief executive Mr Mark Mabhudhu said the country had the mineral and human resources to achieve the target.
“The mining industry strategic roadmap launched by His Excellency (President Mnangagwa) sets the tone for the unequivocal achievement of the medium to long-term objectives of the mining sector, which heavily anchor the attainment of Vision 2030 for Zimbabwe,” he said.
https://www.herald.co.zw/us12bn-mining-target-achievable-experts/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
The minerals of hope . . .US$12bn mining sector target to change nation’s fortunes.
Government expects that by 2030, the mining industry will be generating upwards of US$20 billion.
https://www.herald.co.zw/the-minerals-of-hope-us12bn-mining-sector-target-to-change-nations-fortunes/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
https://twitter.com/InfoMinZW/status/1183714697562021890?s=09
Apart from that another major milestone in the mining industry will see the signing of a joint venture agreement between Katanga, a partnership between the Chiadzwa Community and London Stock Exchange listed exploration and mining company, Vast Resources and the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company.
https://www.chronicle.co.zw/ed-to-unveil-us12bn-programme/
ZCDC begins hunt for new CEO.
http://newziana.co.zw/2019/10/13/zcdc-begins-hunt-for-new-ceo/
For the Presidential speech.
http://www.venuesearch.co.za/site/showVenue.pl?id=2282
A company formed by the Chiadzwa community, Katanga, is set to enter into a joint venture with London Stock Exchange-listed Vast Resources and the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company to exploit gems in Marange.
Katanga was recently allocated mining concessions in the diamond fields.
President Mnangagwa will witness the event on Monday. He is expected to launch the Strategic Roadmap for the achievement of a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023 on the same day.
https://www.thezimbabwedaily.com/news/357703-chiadzwa-community-partner-international-firm-to-mine-diamonds.html
Chiadzwa community partner international firm to mine diamonds.
https://www.thezimbabwedaily.com/news/357703-chiadzwa-community-partner-international-firm-to-mine-diamonds.html
Should say Winston Chitando ......lol!
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Minister Winston Churchill also confirmed that a major joint venture deal between the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) the Chiadzwa community and UK listed firm Vast Resources in the Chiadzwa area of Manicaland province will be signed next week.
http://www.zbc.co.zw/govt-to-unveil-us12-bln-roadmap-for-mining-sector/
London firm strikes diamond deal.
Harare, October 2019 (New Ziana)-London- listed Vast Resources has teamed up with the local community in the diamond-rich Chiadzwa area to exploit the resource in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando said on Friday.
He told reporters the London-based firm had formed a joint venture business with the Chiadzwa community, called Katanga, and this company will next week sign a partnership deal with ZCDC to mine diamonds.
http://newziana.co.zw/2019/10/11/london-firm-strikes-diamond-deal/