Zimplats fires up Africa’s most advanced platinum smelter
Zimplats, a subsidiary of Johannesburg-listed Impala Platinum, contracted Canada-based Hatch as the EPCM [engineering, procurement and construction management] partner.
By Freeman Makopa
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Zimplats spends US$35m in capex
The difference between the two periods is at least US$35 million, as in quarter ended December 31 2024 had no capex into Bimha Mine.
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Feb. 3, 2025
Mines embrace clean energy
Zimbabwe’s largest platinum producer, Zimplats is working on deploying two solar power plants with a generation capacity of 185 MWp for its mining operations.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 24, 2025
Zimplats advances Zim’s value-addition drive
Zimplats chief technical officer Amend Chiduma said the expansion, valued at US$3,98 million, was a crucial step in the value chain, providing the necessary feedstock for the refinery.
By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 9, 2024
Bogus Zimplats agent up for fraud
Munyaradzi Matanhare (39) was released on US$ 150 bail when he appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Friday.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 11, 2024
Zimplats takes massive 96% hit to profit after tax in FY24
During the period under review, global commodity prices declined owing to geopolitics and a slowdown in China’s economy.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 26, 2024
Zimplats records 4% decrease in costs
For the period under review, total operating cash costs totalled US$127 339 000, down from US$133 134 000 recorded in the comparable quarter last year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 12, 2024
Mimosa suspends US$134m North Hill project
It employs over 3 500 people, both permanent and contractors.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 10, 2024
Zim mines hit crisis point... tougher actions struggle to stem effects of tapering prices
Platinum miners, Zimplats and Mimosa are some of the mining companies that have retrenched staff to remain viable.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 31, 2024

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