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Its operations include major gold mines such as Freda Rebecca Gold Mine, How Mine, Shamva Gold Mine, Jena Gold Mine and Elvington Gold Mine; are assets that collectively span thousands of hectares and produce gold in volumes measured not in grams but in hundreds of kilogrammes per month and tonnes per year.
Botha Gold Mine has firmly rejected allegations that it is involved in a “US$40 million looting” of State land, describing the claim as unfounded and not supported by any legal or factual record.
A recently circulated article suggesting that “mining authorities have backed” claims relating to the disputed area between Botha Gold Mine and Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has raised concern among stakeholders, amid growing fears that a procedural court filing is being misrepresented as a final legal determination.
Botha Gold Mine has moved to clarify its position following what it describes as a wave of misleading reports circulating on social media and in sections of the press regarding a recent directive issued by the Provincial Mining Engineer for Mashonaland Central.
The High Court of Zimbabwe has dealt a significant blow to attempts to shut down mining operations at the Botha Gold Mine in Bindura. The court struck off an urgent application filed by Heather Anesu Mahureva, which sought to interdict mining activities citing violence, environmental violations, and illegality.
Recent proceedings before the High Court of Zimbabwe have clarified the legal position surrounding an urgent chamber application that had been filed under Case No. HCH976/26, in which Navid Incorporated (Private) Limited, an agent of Freda Rebecca Gold Mine and as represented by Mr. Ronald Chisvo, sought an interdict relating to activities around Mining Lease 21.
In a landmark judgment that has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe’s mining sector, the High Court has officially pulled the brakes on the unlawful takeover of Botha Gold Mine. Presiding over Case No. HCH653/26, Honourable Justice Mandaza delivered a stinging rebuke to Freda Rebecca Gold Mine Limited, granting an urgent spoliation order that demands the immediate restoration of the mine to its rightful operators.
An incident involving the theft of carbons occurred today at Botha Gold Mine at approximately 12 noon, raising serious concerns given that the matter unfolds against the backdrop of an existing High Court order in favour of Botha Gold Mine, governing the dispute surrounding the mine.
Bindura, Zimbabwe — Tensions at Botha Gold Mine escalated sharply this morning after a contingent of approximately 20 police officers arrived at the mine’s car park, citing reports that security guards had allegedly fired gunshots during the night, claims that mine officials say were neither formally reported to management nor independently verified at the time of the police arrival.
Harare — The High Court has struck off the roll an Urgent Chamber Application filed by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd T/A Botha Gold Mine, delivering a significant legal setback to Freda Rebecca’s attempts to interdict Botha’s mining operations.
