Two of the 12 men are believed to be armed and putting on
military uniforms. According to the security guards, the other four disappeared
into the darkness.
The gang gained entry into the mine premise by cutting
through the perimeter fence. Mashonaland West police spokesperson, Inspector
Margaret Chitove promised to give a statement once preliminary investigations
were over.
Mine director, Ms Emy Zhuang who said the 12 were recorded
on CCTV, added that mining operations had since been suspended.
She said the illegal miners were still underground. When
The Herald visited the site, at least five armed police officers were by the
shaft entry point which has since been locked.
Only a few workers from the total of 200 was at the site. Mid
February, six men invaded the mine and mining operations were halted for over a
week.
Two weeks ago armed robbers made off with at least 3.3
kilogrammes of amalgam gold from the mine. Herald
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