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President Mnangagwa has arrived for the official opening of this year’s edition of Mine Entra at the ZITF Grounds in Bulawayo.
President Mnangagwa is now touring stands at the ongoing 27th Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) conference.
He commenced his tour at the Rema Tip Top stand and went on to the Fidelity Gold Refinery stand. President Mnangagwa is
currently touring the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development stand
He begins by giving salutations recognizing the presence of VP Chiwenga, Ministers and key stakeholders in the mining sector and the ZITF board and management
This event is occurring at a time when the mining sector is witnessing growth.
I was impressed by exhibitions which is a reflection of growth and innovation in the sector.
More companies recognize that it is important to adopt new technologies to ensure exploitation of new minerals
The urgent challenge is not to only produce more, but produce better. To ensure long term viability, innovation has a role and
be accelerated. We are currently living in the era of fourth industrial revolution
The Mining sector has responsibility to adapt to pur own growth and we expect spinoff which will promote rapid
Industrialisation of our motherland Zimbabwe. Bold decisions must be taken with sector to speed up mineral beneficiation and
value addition
The employment of artificial intelligence is also encouraged. We have a duty to protect the environment for both present and
future generations. Mining should develop cleaner solutions in the whole value chain. We should work towards lowering
emissions. I commend those who have invested in renewable energy and mining companies should increase productivity and
ensure communities benefit
Let’s think of people first and act in the national interest. Our people should benefit from our God given natural resources
Policy framework in skills development will be constantly reviewed. This will ensure companies export minerals processed
rather than raw. We need to create local jobs.
In conclusion, Zimbabwe stands ready to welcome investors as we continue to build our country brick by brick, stone upon
stone. I thank you.
President Mnangagwa is now presenting MineEntra 2024 awards
Online Reporter
Bongani Ndlovu