BIKITA Minerals situated in Masvingo has invested more than US$300 million to expand production capacity, modernise processing infrastructure and strengthen beneficiation since 2022.
This emerged during a media tour attended by the Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister, Zhemu Soda, on Thursday.
Soda and the media delegation visited the mine’s state-of-the-art processing plant, where they observed lithium ore being processed into concentrates destined for international markets.
“Bikita Minerals is a clear demonstration of the Second Republic’s commitment to ensuring that Zimbabwe derives maximum value from its mineral resources through beneficiation and value addition,” Soda said after the tour.
“Instead of exporting raw minerals, we are promoting local processing that creates jobs, boosts export earnings and drives industrialisation.”
Soda said the continued expansion of the mine demonstrates growing investor confidence in the country’s mining sector and the country’s favourable investment climate.
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Mine management briefed the delegation on production performance, operational processes, safety standards and ongoing investments designed to increase production efficiency while expanding value addition and beneficiation.
“Bikita Minerals has continued to expand its operations through significant investments aimed at increasing production capacity and strengthening beneficiation,” mine management said.
“These investments have positioned the mine among the leading lithium producers in the region while creating employment and contributing to national economic growth.”
Bikita Minerals remains one of the country’s leading lithium producers..
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