THE government is investigating the circumstances under which the ownership of Midlands-based gem miner Murowa Diamonds changed hands last year, Parliament heard on Wednesday. As at mid-last year, Rinto Tinto PLC held a 78 percent stake in the Zvishavane-based miner while its local unit, Rio Zim, owned the remainder.

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