Zimbabwe is rich in mineral resources, and several mining companies operate in the country, extracting gold, platinum, diamonds, lithium, chrome, and other minerals. Below are some of the key mining companies in Zimbabwe:
Major Mining Companies in Zimbabwe
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# 1. Gold Mining Companies
– Metallon Corporation – One of Zimbabwe’s largest gold producers (though some operations have faced challenges).
– RioZim Limited – Operates Renco Mine (gold) and Cam & Motor Mine.
– Caledonia Mining Corporation – Runs the Blanket Gold Mine (one of the most successful gold mines).
– Freda Rebecca Gold Mine – Owned by Kuvimba Mining House.
# 2. Platinum & PGM (Platinum Group Metals) Mining
– Zimplats (Zimbabwe Platinum Mines) – A subsidiary of Impala Platinum (Implats), the largest PGM producer.
– Mimosa Mining Company – Joint venture between Sibanye-Stillwater and Implats.
– Unki Mines (Anglo American Platinum) – A major platinum producer.
# 3. Diamond Mining
– Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) – State-owned entity managing diamond concessions.
– Murowa Diamonds (Rio Ti.jpg)
divested to RioZim & others) – Produces high-quality diamonds.
# 4. Lithium Mining
– Bikita Minerals – Largest lithium mine in Zimbabwe, acquired by Sinomine Resource Group (China).
– Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) – Owned by Huayou Cobalt (China), operates Arcadia Lithium Project near Harare.
– Sabi Star Lithium Mine – Operated by Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt.
# 5. Chrome & Ferrochrome Mining
– Zimbabwe Alloys (ZimAlloys) – Major ferrochrome producer.
– African Chrome Fields (ACF) – Focuses on alluvial chrome mining.
– Tharisa PLC – Operates Karo Platinum Project with chrome as a by-product.
# 6. Coal & Energy Minerals
– Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) – State-involved coal mining firm supplying Hwange Thermal Power Station.
– Makomo Resources – Private coal miner supplying power stations and industry.