[miningmx.com] – DIAMOND mining companies in Zimbabwe’s Marange fields are to stop their operations immediately because their licences have expired, said Reuters citing the country’s mines minister.
The diamond fields, located in the eastern part of the country close to the Mozambican border, are mined by nine joint-venture companies, each with a 50% stake while the government holds the other half, the newswire said.
“Since they no longer hold any titles, these companies were notified this morning to cease all mining activities with immediate effect,” said Walter Chidhakwa.
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