Dzikamai Mavhaire's mine faces closure

Prominent Masvingo politician and former Cabinet minister, Dzikamai Mavhaire's Bikita Minerals could be shut-down for destroying the environment.

Government is planning to close the mine, which has the world's largest lithium deposits for breaching the country's environmental regulations governing mining operations.

The company has been on a massive exploitation of the mineral which has left a trail of environmental damage. Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Francis Gudyanga said he would lead a government delegation to the mine to investigate the issue.