{"id":99494,"date":"2024-10-12T09:40:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T07:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/govt-encourages-innovation-among-small-scale-miners"},"modified":"2024-10-12T11:44:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T09:44:59","slug":"govt-encourages-innovation-among-small-scale-miners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/govt-encourages-innovation-among-small-scale-miners","title":{"rendered":"Govt encourages innovation among small-scale miners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>GOVERNMENT says it is committed to driving local mining operations toward expansion, innovation and self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a tour of the Waterwich Mining Company in Bubi, Matabeleland North province, Mines deputy minister Polite Kambamura encouraged local mines to scale up production and reduce reliance on foreign players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis mine started as a small store mine, but after the call by His Excellency [President Emmerson Mnangagwa] to grow and expand, they stepped up their operations. This is what the government is calling for. We want our people to drive these operations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat we see here is the future of Zimbabwean mining. Our local governments are providing the necessary support to local miners \u2014 offering equipment, resources and even loans backed by mining titles as collateral. This allows our miners to access capital without the burden of excessive red tape.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kambamura said they are introducing enhanced security measures to protect mining operations from external threats and internal inefficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are going to minimise technical mistakes and enhance security measures. It\u2019s not just about mining; it\u2019s about safe, responsible and efficient mining.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we move forward, we need to ensure that our miners are trained, well-equipped and informed,\u201d Kambamura said, outlining plans to provide technical training and mining licenses to local entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the empowerment we are talking about \u2014 the government is making sure that our people have the means to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kambamura reaffirmed the government\u2019s resolve to invest in its people and its resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMining is the backbone of our economy. With the right support and vision, we can unlock immense potential and transform Zimbabwe into a regional mining powerhouse, led by our own people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Waterwich Mining Company finance manager Gilbert Kaguru said the company was on the cusp of a major transformation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have been working hard to turn things around, and the last three years have been crucial for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have invested heavily in shaft development and now it\u2019s paying off.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not only investing in expanding our production, but we\u2019re also securing the property. Establishing strong security measures is key to protecting the investments we have made.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kaguru said the company was setting its sights on long-term growth.<\/p>\n<p>With significant milestones on the horizon, the future looks promising for the mining giant as it gears up for a new chapter of large-scale operations by mid-2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. GOVERNMENT says it is committed to driving local mining operations toward expansion, innovation and self-sufficiency. Speaking during a tour of the Waterwich Mining Company in Bubi, Matabeleland North province, Mines deputy minister Polite Kambamura encouraged local mines to scale up production and reduce reliance on foreign players. \u201cThis mine started as a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":99493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,12],"tags":[19],"class_list":{"0":"post-99494","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-all-news","8":"category-policy","9":"tag-zimbabwe"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.1 (Yoast SEO v24.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Govt encourages innovation among small-scale miners - zimbabwe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"GOVERNMENT says it is committed to driving local mining operations toward expansion, innovation and self-sufficiency. 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