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Huge diamond, gold deposits in Masvingo

01 july 2020

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The Renco Gold Mine developed by RioZim in Masvingo                                                         Image credit: RioZim

(The Herald) - Huge diamond and gold deposits have been discovered in Mwenezi and Chiredzi in a massive boost for the Zimbabwe’s economy as the resources are expected to help the Government meet its target of transforming the mining sector into a US$12 billion industry by 2023. The discovery of the minerals around the Chingwizi area at Nuanetsi Ranch and northern parts of Chikombedzi, followed an aero-magnetic survey commissioned by Government through the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development last year.