With just three days remaining, excitement is building among industry professionals and stakeholders alike for the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ)’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference which will be held from 12 – 13 October 2023 at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
AMSZ President Mr. Gabriel Mwale expressed the Association’s commitment to building strong partnerships within the mining sector. Mwale said the vice President of the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ), Engineer Abel Makura will be the AMSZ’s guest of honour standing in for AMMZ President, Eng Elton Gwatidzo.
“In view of our thrust to establish links with the Association of Mine Managers that are beneficial to both parties, Engineer Abel Makura, the AMMZ Vice President, will be the guest of honour at the conference. He will be standing in for AMMZ President Eng Elton Gwatidzo,” Mwale stated.
This collaboration between the AMSZ and the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe underscores the importance of cooperation and knowledge sharing within the Mining industry. By bringing together professionals from different disciplines, the AGM and Conference aim, to foster a supportive network that maximizes the potential for success and growth.
The AMSZ President also announced that the Association has recently undertaken the establishment of a student forum at the Zimbabwe School of Mines. Mwale said the move is aimed at recognizing the value of engaging and supporting the next generation of mine surveyors and the association is proud to sponsor four students to attend this upcoming conference in the resort town of Victoria Falls.
“We have also established a student forum at the Zimbabwe School of Mines and are sponsoring 4 students to attend the conference,” Mwale said.
He opined that the sponsorship not only affords these students the opportunity to gain invaluable insights and experiences but also demonstrates AMSZ’s commitment to investing in the future of the industry. By fostering collaboration between seasoned professionals and aspiring individuals, the association aims to cultivate a culture of learning and progression that drives the mining sector forward.
An affiliate of The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) was formed in 1985 as a Professional Non-Profit Body that represents the interests of the Mine Surveying Profession in Zimbabwe. It comprises of members from Mine Surveying Departments of various large-scale Mining Organizations, both local and from abroad, as well as other affiliate members from diverse technical fields related to Mine Surveying and the Mining Industry in general.
