Story by Yolanda Moyo
ZIMBABWE’S biggest mining expo, Mine Entra is set to be held from the 1st to the 3rd of November, with a focus on evaluating mining exploration in the country.
The 25th edition of the premier mining, engineering, and transport exhibition in Zimbabwe, which comes on the backdrop of the huge developments in the extractive sector, is set to evaluate progress made in the mining sector.
The mining industry has been heavily focused on attaining a sustainable US$12 billion mining economy by the end of this year.
ZITF chief executive officer, Dr Nicholas Ndebele said, “Mine Entra seeks to evaluate the progress in the mining sector so far. For the past five years, the Zimbabwe mining industry has been heavily focused on stating a stable and sustainable US$12 billion output by 2023. It is a relevant platform and we are confident that it will be a tremendous exhibition for industry professionals, stakeholders, and investors to explore innovative solutions, share knowledge and engage in meaningful discourse on the critical topic of mineral beneficiation.”
The expo which is being held under the theme ‘Accelerating Economic Transformation through Mineral Beneficiation” calls on stakeholders to embrace technology and focus on the beneficiation of minerals.
“The theme highlights how innovative mineral beneficiation has the potential to transform the economy through job creation, higher mining industry profitability, and an increase in direct foreign investment, all in line with the National Development Strategy (NDS1), which is integral in the pursuit of the attainment of Vision 2030,” said Dr Ndebele.
Concurrent events at the showcase will include the Mine Entra Conference and the Small Scale and Artisanal Miner’s Conference.
The exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in partnership with the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe.
