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*Rushwaya Engages Minister Chitando Over 'Prohibitive' Mining Fees* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?wf The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has approached Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando, who is also the patron of the organisation, over the recently gazetted mining fees which it says are exorbitant. In a memorandum addressed to ZMF affiliate associations and all stakeholders dated 18 February 2021, ZMF president Henrietta Rushwaya said the new fees are too prohibitive for the miners and this may push some of them to venture into illegal mining activities. She said: ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM $119 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 Buy Online: https://www.pindula.co.zw/market/itel-s24-128gb-22-20240426142756795795/?s=wanews ---------- > The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has noted with concern the newly gazetted prices in accordance with Statutory Instrument (SI) 44 of 2021. > We are treating the matter with utmost urgency and have started engaging The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development. > The fees are too prohibitive for the majority of our miners and are likely to lead to forfeitures and forcing them into illegal mining activities. > Kindly bear with us as we seek redress from our Minister and Patron Honourable Winston Chitando for a temporary reprieve until an amicable solution is reached. According to Statutory Instrument (SI) 44 Of 2021, an application for revocation of forfeiture now costs US$ 1 000 while an application for an EPO (Non-refundable) now costs US$2 000. Download Statutory Instrument 44 of 2021 for more on the new mining fees here (PDF). _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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