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ZimParks Urges Halt to Mining in Rhino Habitat

3/10/2025

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ZimParks is calling on Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines to halt a proposed mining project in the Sinamatella Black Rhino Intensive Protection Zone of Hwange Park. This initiative poses a grave threat to the endangered black rhino population and jeopardizes vital tourism and conservation efforts, while also disregarding the cultural heritage of local communities. Conservation must come first.

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ZimParks is calling on Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines to halt a proposed mining project in the Sinamatella Black Rhino Intensive Protection Zone of Hwange Park. This initiative poses a grave threat to the endangered black rhino population and jeopardizes vital tourism and conservation efforts, while also disregarding the cultural heritage of local communities. Conservation must come first.