The planetGOLD Zimbabwe Annual Stakeholders Conference serves as a platform to share key findings, tools, and lessons learned; communicate results from policy, technology, and financial interventions; and reaffirm the project's commitment to collaborative knowledge exchange as a catalyst for change.
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Organized under the Knowledge Sharing Component, the conference aims to:
Provide comprehensive updates on project activities and progress across all components
Facilitate the sharing of experiences, tools, lessons, and knowledge products with diverse stakeholders
Enable cross-sector dialogue and networking within the ASGM sector, with a particular focus on women miners and youth
A key highlight of the conference will be the launch of planetGOLD Zimbabwe's latest publication, A GUIDE TO REFORMING FORMALIZATION OF THE ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE.
Agenda Day 1:
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Arrival, registration and entertainment
- 09:10 - 09:15 - National Anthem
- 09:15 - 09:25 - Prayer
- 09:10 - 09:25 - Panel session 1: Setting the stage for reflection and learning
- 09:25 - 09:45 - Project Overview
- 09:45 - 09:55 - Overview of planetGOLD Programme & the Mid-Term Review Process
- 09:55 - 10:15 - Opening Remarks
- 10:15 - 10:25 - Collaboration for a Responsible and Inclusive Mining Sector
- 10:25 - 10:50 - Panel session 2: Launch of planetGOLD Zimbabwe’s publication
- 10:50 - 11:25 - Group Photo, Tea Break and Media Interviews
- 11:25 - 11:30 - Entertainment
- 11:30 - 11:40 - Knowledge shared and Lessons planetGOLD Global Forum
- 11:20 - 12:20 - Panel Session 3: Learning and dialogue on building practical and inclusive ASGM formalization
- 12:20 - 12:35 - Video: planetGOLD Zimbabwe stories from the field
- 12:35 - 14:00 - Media Interviews and Lunch Break
- 14:00 - 15:00 - Panel Session 4: From Support to Sustainable Enterprise: Lessons from fostering access to finance for artisanal and small-scale gold miners
- 15:00 - 16:00 - Panel Session 5: Enabling Practical Adoption of Mercury-Free Gold Processing Technologies in ASGM
- 16:00 - 16:20 - Plenary
- 16:20 - 16:40 - Afternoon Teas and Departure
Speakers
- Abraham Matiza, Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife (MECW)
- Chief Engineer Michael J. Munodawafa, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD)
- Carmen Teichgraber, IMPACT
- Nyaradzo Mutonhori, planetGOLD Zimbabwe
- Juliet Petlane, UNEP-GEF Chemicals and Waste Chemicals & Health Branch.
- Simon Masanga, Ministry for the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife (MECW)
- Dr. Thomas Utete Wushe, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD)
- Aaron Chigona, Environmental Management Agency
Panel session 1: Setting the stage for reflection and learning
Chair:
- Facilitator
Panelists:
Abraham Matiza, Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife (MECW)
Chief Engineer Michael J. Munodawafa, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD)
Panel session 2: Launch of planetGOLD Zimbabwe’s publication
Chair:
- Eng. Tatenda Mapooza, Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO)
Panelists:
- Priscilla Masuka, Zimbabwe Artisanal and Small-Scale Women Miners Association (ZASWMA)
- Takudzwa Mashingaidze, Muvingi and Mugadza Law Firm
- Celia Banga, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD)
- Danmore Nhukarume, National Metallurgical Laboratory, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
Panel Session 3: Learning and dialogue on building practical and inclusive ASGM formalization
Chair:
- Emmerson Mungwariri,
Panelists:
- Emmanuel Chigwa, Mutapa Gold Resources
- Clayton Ncube, Kavango Resources
- Hopewell Muchemedzi, Magaya Mine
- Andrew Masamvu, Young Miners Foundation
- Edmore Masiko, Sabi Mine
- Miner
Panel Session 4: From Support to Sustainable Enterprise: Lessons from fostering access to finance for artisanal and small-scale gold miners
Chair:
- Eng. Rachiel Bvurire, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD)
Panelists:
- Mrs Mazvivazvose, Women Miner Representative
- Wellington Takavarasha, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF)
- Lovemore Matsena, GZone Mine
- Rangarirai Mhazo, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Mining Industry Loan Fund
- Kundai Mudzviti, Fidelity Gold Refineries
- Dalithemba Moyo, First Mutual Micro Finance
Panel Session 5: Enabling Practical Adoption of Mercury-Free Gold Processing Technologies in ASGM
Chair:
- Shantel Mutsvairo, National Metallurgical Laboratory, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development.
Panelists:
- Eng. Mollin Siwella, planetGOLD Zimbabwe
- Reginald Chidawanyika, National Metallurgical Laboratory, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
- Nyasha Tauro, Performance Lab
- Rick Mbewe, Lillian Mine
- Chiedza Chipangura, The International Council for Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (IC-ASM)
- Evans Ruzvidzo, Zimbabwe Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners Association (ZASMA)
Agenda Day 2:
- 08:00 - 08:30 - Arrival and Registration
- 08:30 - 08:35 - Prayer
- 08:35 - 08:45 - Recap of Day 1
- 08:45 - 08:55 - Talk : From Knowledge to Practice: Strengthening Skills for a Formal, Responsible and Mercury-Free ASGM Sector
- 08:55 - 09:30 - Panel Session 1: Jurisdictional and Landscape Approaches for Sustainable ASGM in protected areas: Case of Umfurudzi National Park
- 09:30 - 10:30 - Panel Session 2: Shaping Change: Using Communication to Drive Change in Zimbabwe’s ASGM Sector
- 10:30 - 11:00 Entertainment
- 11:00 - 11:30 - Tea Break
- 11:30 - 12:30 - Panel Session 3: Collaboration for Responsible ASGM – planetGOLD Zimbabwe working in partnership with the government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders.
- 12:30 -12:40 - Plenary
- 12:40 - 12:50 - Next steps, way forward and vote of thanks
- 12:50 - 13:00 - Closing remarks
- 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch and End
Speakers
- Tracy Mafa, Rapporteur
- Tamani Moyo, Zimbabwe School of Mines
- Abraham Matiza, Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife
- Chief Engineer Michael J. Munodawafa, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
- Juliet Petlane, UNEP GEF Chemicals and Waste Chemicals & Health Branch
Talk : From Knowledge to Practice: Strengthening Skills for a Formal, Responsible and Mercury-Free ASGM Sector
Presenter:
Tamani Moyo, Zimbabwe School of Mines
Panel Session 1: Jurisdictional and Landscape Approaches for Sustainable ASGM in protected areas: Case of Umfurudzi National Park
Chair:
- Trevor Chikumbu, Environmental Management Agency (EMA)
Panelists:
- Innocent Mupedzi, Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS)
- Chief Bushu, Shamva District
- Councillor Coswell Kagogoda, Shamva Rural District Council
Panel Session 2: Using Communication to Drive Change in Zimbabwe’s ASGM Sector
Chair:
- Martha Katsi, Communications Officer, planetGOLD Zimbabwe
Panelists:
- Amkela Sidange, Environmental Management Agency (EMA)
- Thomas Chidamba, ZimMining
- Mr. Murayi, Kuzivakwashe Mine
- Representative from the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development of Zimbabwe (MWACSMED)
- Winfielder Dambure, Ministry of Health and Child Care
Panel Session 3: Collaboration for Responsible ASGM – planetGOLD Zimbabwe working in partnership with the government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders.
Chair:
- Decent Ndlovu, Environmental Management Agency (EMA)
Panelists:
- Last Hwengwere, Environmental Management Agency (EMA)
- Anna Nhambura, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD)
- Simbarashe Wachenuka, Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC)
- Dr. Robert Maponga, RM Museveni Mine
- Julia Mapungwana - Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development of Zimbabwe (MWACSMED)
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28-29 October 2026
0800 to 1640
Cresta Lodge, Msasa Harare
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