Artisanal Miner Builds Gold Empire

Published: 17 Dec, 2025 10:41 Sources: S1 S2 Category: Business Language: English Country: Zimbabwe

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A Lower Gweru miner has risen from artisanal gold panning to running a multimillion-dollar mine, crediting empowerment policies under Zimbabwe’s Second Republic. Tawanda Muchenurwa’s Birthday Mine employs over 100 workers and produces more than 1.5kg of gold monthly. His story reflects the growing role of small-scale miners, who now contribute about 75% of Zimbabwe’s gold output, supporting jobs and local livelihoods.