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Short videos on mining in Zimbabwe

Under-a-minute answers to the questions miners and buyers ask most, from our YouTube channel. Each one links to the full guide.

Baba Mbuduma, a mine supervisor, and Rumbi, a field geologist, explain one topic at a time in under a minute. Subscribe to @zimbabwemines on YouTube for new videos each week.

Working underground? 4 mine safety rules that save livesSupport the shaft, keep the air moving, wear full PPE and never go down alone, and check the shaft after rain.Health and safety report · YouTube
Selling gold? 3 signs of a fake buyerNo office or receipt, no licence, and his own scale with payment later: how to spot an illegal gold buyer.Selling gold guide · YouTube
Mining without an EIA? Read this firstWhy you need an EIA certificate from EMA before you dig, how long it lasts, and what happens if you skip it.Fees and licences guide · YouTube
Buying a mining claim? 4 checks before you paySearch the register, see the certificates, walk the pegs and register the transfer before you pay in full.Buying a claim guide · YouTube
Don't lose your mining claim: 3 rules to keep itThe yearly inspection certificate, monthly production returns and the 21 days you have if a claim is forfeited.Register a claim guide · YouTube
Licence vs claim vs lease vs special grantThe four mining papers in Zimbabwe explained, and what each one lets you do.Fees and licences guide · YouTube
Can foreigners own a gold claim in Zimbabwe? Myth vs factWhat the law says about foreign buyers and gold claims in 2026.Buying a claim guide · YouTube
5 red flags before you buy a mining claimThe warning signs that a claim sale is going wrong.Buying a claim guide · YouTube
How to sell your gold legally in Zimbabwe, in 5 stepsWho can buy your gold, the papers to carry and how you are paid.Selling gold guide · YouTube
How to register a gold claim in Zimbabwe, in 5 stepsFrom prospecting licence to registration certificate.Register a claim guide · YouTube

Short guides, not legal advice. The presenters are AI-generated characters. Always confirm tenure, fees and rules with the Provincial Mining Director, Fidelity Gold Refinery, EMA or ZIMRA before money changes hands.