The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (COMZ) is a private sector voluntary organization established in 1939 by an Act of Parliament. The members include mining companies, suppliers of machinery, spare parts, and chemicals, service providers including banks, insurance companies, consulting engineers, and various mining related professional bodies and ...
Surface mining is forms of mining in which the soil and the rock layer the mineral deposit are removed. It is the other way of insubordinate mining, in which the overlying rock is left behind, and the required mineral deposits are separate through shafts or tunnels.
The mining industry has a reputation for being a risky business, with health risks that are varied and often quite serious, and it is important for miners to protect themselves accordingly. Nevertheless, mining doesn't have to be unsafe. With the introduction of strict safety legislation and ...