Andrew
Online Reporter
SMALL-SCALE lithium miners in Mberengwa have started receiving mining equipment from the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) for use in the lithium project underway in the district, as it seeks to feed into the US$12 billion mining industry milestone by next year.
The latest development comes after ZMF approved an initial budget for earth-moving machinery for the project.
The lithium project came to life after ZMF received permission to mine claims owned by Kuvimba Mining House, in the wake of a lithium rush in Mberengwa.
Said ZMF president, Ms Henrietta Rushwaya:
“We are happy that we have dispatched a batch of equipment to capacitate our members at the Mberengwa lithium project.
“We are confident that the miners will put the machinery into good use as we continue to mobilise the other required equipment.”
Ms Rushwaya also warned those engaging in the illegal exploitation of the claims that the long arm of the law will catch up with them.
“Zimbabwe is a constitutional democracy with laws that govern property rights,” she said.
“Mining title owners have given mining permission to ZMF, and those that have been operating illegally should make way for duly registered members.”
Lithium is a mineral whose demand is on the rise, due to increased demand from chip and electric motor vehicle manufacturers.
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