EnviroPress Reporter

Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) has reaffirmed its commitment to mineral beneficiation and value addition, aligning with Zimbabwe’s national vision of leveraging its rich mineral resources to drive sustainable economic growth and industrialisation.

The mining giant, which has operations across various strategic minerals including gold, lithium, and nickel, says it is shifting focus from merely exporting raw minerals to processing and refining them locally, thereby unlocking more value for the country and creating downstream opportunities.

“Our commitment to beneficiation is not just a business strategy—it’s a national development imperative. By processing raw materials locally, we create jobs, build industrial capacity, and ensure that Zimbabwe retains more value from its mineral wealth,” said KMH in a statement.

This approach is in line with Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which prioritises mineral beneficiation and value chain development as key drivers of economic transformation.

KMH is exploring partnerships to establish processing plants and smelting facilities, particularly in lithium and gold production, where the potential for local value addition is high. The company says value addition will help reduce the country’s reliance on imported finished products and enhance export earnings through higher-value exports.

Local communities are also expected to benefit from the strategy through job creation, infrastructure development, and increased demand for local goods and services.

Industry experts have welcomed KMH’s position, saying it sets a strong example for other players in Zimbabwe’s mining sector.

“Beneficiation is the future of mining in Africa. Kuvimba’s stance shows that local industry can be competitive globally while also contributing to national development,” said a mining analyst based in Harare.

KMH’s push for value addition comes as Zimbabwe aims to become a US$12 billion mining industry by 2025, with beneficiation and local content playing a central role in achieving that goal.

As the company continues to expand its operations, it says beneficiation will remain a cornerstone of its strategy to ensure long-term, inclusive growth for both the mining sector and the broader economy.