{"id":8251,"date":"2024-03-31T11:01:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T11:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/bulawayo\/?p=8251"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:52:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T08:52:55","slug":"mining-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mashwest.gov.zw\/?p=8251","title":{"rendered":"Mining Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8251\" class=\"elementor elementor-8251\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8246a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a8246a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-256bbf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"256bbf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p><p><strong>Mashonaland West Province is a mining powerhouse in Zimbabwe, rich in gold, platinum, chrome, and lithium, with both large-scale and artisanal operations driving economic growth and investment.<\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h5>\u26cf\ufe0f Key Minerals and Mining Districts<\/h5><ul><li><strong>Gold<\/strong>:<ul><li><em>Kadoma<\/em> is a historic gold mining hub, home to <strong>RioZim\u2019s Cam and Motor Mine<\/strong>, one of the country\u2019s largest gold producers.<\/li><li>Numerous <strong>small-scale miners<\/strong> operate in the area, contributing significantly to local employment and gold output.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)<\/strong>:<ul><li>The <strong>Zimplats operations in Ngezi<\/strong> are among Zimbabwe\u2019s largest platinum producers.<\/li><li>In July 2025, the province celebrated the commissioning of an <strong>expanded smelter and an 85MW solar plant<\/strong> at the Selous Metallurgical Complex, enhancing beneficiation and energy resilience.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Chrome and Nickel<\/strong>:<ul><li>Found in the <strong>Chegutu and Zvimba districts<\/strong>, with potential for ferrochrome production and stainless steel inputs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Lithium and Base Metals<\/strong>:<ul><li>Exploration is ongoing in <strong>Hurungwe and Makonde<\/strong>, where lithium-bearing pegmatites and copper deposits have been identified.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h5>\ud83c\udfed Value Addition and Infrastructure<\/h5><ul><li>The province is aligning with <strong>Vision 2030<\/strong> and <strong>NDS1<\/strong> by promoting:<ul><li><strong>Local beneficiation<\/strong> of minerals (e.g., smelting, refining)<\/li><li><strong>Solar-powered mining infrastructure<\/strong>, as seen in Zimplats\u2019 energy investments<\/li><li><strong>Mining value chains<\/strong> linked to manufacturing and exports<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Kadoma<\/strong> is earmarked for <strong>mining value chain development<\/strong>, including gold processing, jewelry manufacturing, and mining equipment supply.<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h5>\ud83d\udcbc Investment and Regulation<\/h5><ul><li>The <strong>Provincial Investment Promotion Conference<\/strong> in 2023 emphasized mining as a pillar of GDP growth, alongside agriculture and tourism.<\/li><li>Investors are encouraged to partner with <strong>ZIDA<\/strong> and the <strong>Ministry of Mines and Mining Development<\/strong> for licensing and incentives.<\/li><li><strong>Environmental compliance<\/strong> is monitored by EMA, especially in areas with artisanal mining to mitigate land degradation and water pollution.<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h5>\ud83d\udd0d Strategic Outlook<\/h5><p>Mashonaland West\u2019s mining sector is poised for:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Increased exports<\/strong> of PGMs and gold<\/li><li><strong>Expansion of solar-powered operations<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Formalization of artisanal miners<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Development of mining-linked SMEs<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mines.gov.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WELCOME-REMARKS-BY-THE-MINISTER-OF-STATE-OF-MASHONALAND-WEST-PROVINCE.pdf\">Minister\u2019s Remarks at Zimplats Commissioning \u2013 Ministry of Mines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/miningzimbabwe.com\/mining-opportunities-in-kadoma\/\">Mining Opportunities in Kadoma \u2013 Mining Zimbabwe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzimbabwe.com\/mash-wests-economic-development-to-leverage-increased-cereals-horticultural-output-and-mining\/\">Mash West Economic Development Strategy \u2013 NewZimbabwe<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mashonaland West Province is a mining powerhouse in Zimbabwe, rich in gold, platinum, chrome, and lithium, with both large-scale and artisanal operations driving economic growth and investment. \u26cf\ufe0f Key Minerals and 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