Chinese-owned gold Mine, Sino Africa Huijin Holdings, is under scrutiny over its operations in the Mutasa District of Manicaland, in Zimbabwe.
The company has been operating a gold mine in the country's eastern region and is now facing accusations of severe environmental destruction and community harm.
Villagers and community groups have complained about the blasting that has taken place at the mine.
Nearby residents have reported widespread ecological damage, including the decimation of a mountain and the displacement of wildlife.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Executive Director at the Center for Natural Resource Governance, Farai Maguwu.