adminZimbabwe’s premier mining showcase, the Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) exhibition, opened on Wednesday in Bulawayo, with strong support from countries still interested in tapping Zimbabwe’s vast mineral resources. South Africa, Germany, China, Belgium, Nigeria and Botswana are displaying their products at the exhibition, which runs until Friday.
Economic observers said high participation, the best in the history of the exhibition, was an “expression of confidence” in Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
Bekithemba Nkomo, chairman of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair company that runs the exhibition, said 91% of capacity had been taken up by 185 exhibitors and inquiries were made up to the last minute.
“To date, over 4,600m² of exhibition space has been sold, “ said Mr Nkomo. “Our international exhibitors will be showcasing chemicals, conveyors, drilling equipment, pumps, rubber, hoses and mineral-processing equipment . . . The exhibition has also attracted small-scale miners, including the Zimbabwe Artisanal and Small Scale Council for Sustainable Mining.
“We have also invited Women in Mining and other mining groups that have traditionally supported the expo.”
The 19th edition of the Mine Entra has the theme, “Innovation, Beneficiation, Growth”. Mr Nkomo said the exhibition showcased innovative technologies for beneficiation and how these could be leveraged to derive macroeconomic benefits. —Business Day.
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