Online Reporter
Online Reporter
DURATION GOLD’S managing director Mr Allan Dolan recently paid a courtesy call on China’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Zhou Ding and apprised him on operations, progress and aspirations of the company’s Gaika Mine in Kwekwe.
China state-owned enterprises China Poly, Potron and China Reform are majority partners in Gaika Mine.
Duration, however, is in charge of the mine’s day-to-day operations.
“The principal briefed the embassy on the plethora of challenges we have faced, as well as spelt out the opportunities that are abundant in the country. In addition, he spoke of the general direction of the mine in what was a cordial meeting,” said Duration public and corporate affairs officer Mr Robert Mukondiwa.
“With a strong Chinese presence in the Gaika portfolio, it was actually a long time coming that we would have to undertake a courtesy visit to the parent embassy and just apprise them of where we stand and our operations.”
Gaika Mine has weathered various challenges in recent times, most notably a massive illegal invasion by artisanal miners, which set back work for close to two years before Government intervened to restore order.
Since then, the mine has been brought back on track, extending into extensive exploration and profitable operations.
“We were elated with the engagement we had with the embassy and Ambassador, and are appreciative of their warmth, courtesy and hospitality. We went on to extend an invitation to the Ambassador to tour Gaika Mine on a familiarisation tour of the property and operations, which he gracefully agreed to consider.
“We eagerly look forward to hosting him and other diplomatic missions at Gaika, as a number have expressed interest to visit and experience Gaika first-hand,” added Mr Mukondiwa.
