Only those with registered claims are not on the lookout of the police. Sometimes children are stationed on higher ground to keep watch and warn of police of arrival of any suspicious people who might be security agents.
Until Government has legalised their operations, the cat and mouse game will continue.
Only this year Government mooted a law to promote artisanal mining as recognition of their contribution to the economy.
Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu said his ministry would ensure that more gold buying centres would be established to ensure that small-scale gold producers are able to sell their minerals on a no question-asked-basis.
This would ensure Government can tap into the sector that is believed to be producing and tonnes of ore countrywide that is not being taxed.
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