An Interrogation Into The Impact Of Diamond Mining By Chinese Companies Case Of Chiadzwa (2006-2016)

Abstract The impacts on diamond mining in Chiadzwa have been under research by historians, individuals, humanitarian groups and many civil society organisations. However, my research unpacked the impacts of diamond mining by the Chinese companies, how they affected the community socio-economic, political and environmental. This research revealed that the people of Chiadzwa-Marange area were impacted direct and indirectly by the mining activities by the Chinese companies since the formalization of diamond mining in Chiadzwa. The mining activities resulted into relocation of local inhabitants, …