Government Condemns Violence At Shurugwi Mine After Clashes Leave Two Security Guards Hospitalised
The Government has condemned violent clashes between artisanal miners and mine security personnel at a mining site in Shurugwi, Midlands Province, following an incident that left two security guards hospitalised and five excavators burnt.
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development said the confrontation occurred at Wanderer Mine Site Number 4, operated by Chengxi Mine.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, the Ministry said it had deployed inspectors alongside the Zimbabwe Republic Police to investigate the incident and establish what happened.
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Ministry Investigates Disputed Mining Area
The investigation will examine mining rights in the disputed area and determine whether operations at the site comply with mining, safety and environmental regulations.
The Ministry said it would work with the mine operator, artisanal miners, law enforcement agencies and local leadership to establish the circumstances surrounding the clashes.
Authorities will also identify any parties found to have acted unlawfully, with appropriate action to be taken based on the findings.
Government Warns Miners Against Unlawful Conduct
The Ministry said violence, destruction of property and other forms of unlawful conduct had no place in the mining sector.
It emphasised that disagreements between mining companies and artisanal miners should be handled through established legal and administrative procedures rather than confrontation.
Government also reiterated that both established mining companies and artisanal miners were required to comply with the law.
Formalisation Of Artisanal Mining Remains A Priority
The Ministry said promoting responsible mining and peaceful relations between mining companies and surrounding communities remained central to Government’s approach to the sector.
It highlighted the formalisation of artisanal miners and protection of legitimate mining rights as key priorities.
The Ministry assured stakeholders that investigations were underway and that further updates would be provided as more information became available.
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