MUTAPA Gold Resources Pvt Ltd (MGR) chief executive Trevor Miles Barnard has resigned with effect from May 1, triggering a leadership shake-up at the State-linked mining group.
Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya, who previously served as Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) head of the gold cluster and chief finance officer of MGR, will take over the reins.
The company announced Barnard’s departure in a statement on Tuesday evening, ending his tenure after overseeing key strategic projects at both MGR and KMH, where he previously served as chief executive officer.
“The Board of Directors wishes to inform employees and stakeholders that Trevor Miles Barnard has tendered his resignation as chief executive officer of Mutapa Gold Resources, effective May 1, 2026,” MGR board chairman Charles Chikaura said.
The board credited Barnard with helping strengthen the operations and strategic direction of both mining entities during his leadership.
“Trevor, who was previously Kuvimba Mining House CEO, played a significant role in strengthening KMH as well as MGR’s strategic direction, driving growth and overseeing key projects, and we are grateful for these contributions,” he said.
Chikaura said Maseva-Shayawabaya was well-suited to take the company forward.
The board said it would give the incoming chief executive full support as he assumes leadership of the mining group.
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MGR falls under the Mutapa Investment Fund and holds interests in Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector.
