The Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ) is all set to open its Annual Conference and General Meeting (AGM) tomorrow, with the two-day event bringing together senior mine executives, technical specialists, policymakers, equipment suppliers, and service providers from across the country’s mining sector.
By Ryan Chigoche
The AGM and Conference will be held in Victoria Falls at the Elephant Hills Resort, a venue that has become a preferred setting for high-level mining events.
Building on last year’s theme, which focused on Smart Mining, this year’s meeting will run under the theme “Sustainable Mining in a Changing World,” underscoring AMMZ’s continued emphasis on technology-led efficiency, improved safety culture, and responsible resource extraction.
Over the past few years, AMMZ has consistently structured its conferences around modernisation and resilience—a pattern that reflects broader global mining trends.
This event remains one of the most important fixtures on Zimbabwe’s mining calendar, largely because it brings decision-makers and solution providers into a shared space.
This convergence allows equipment suppliers and service companies to engage directly with mine managers, showcase new technologies, and present solutions designed to enhance productivity, improve ventilation systems, reduce downtime, and meet tightening environmental and safety standards.
Throughout the two-day event, delegates will participate in technical presentations, panel discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions that cover productivity optimisation, digitalisation, safety leadership, and ongoing operational challenges in both underground and surface mining.
By bringing these discussions together, the AGM creates a practical platform for mine managers to explore strategies that strengthen operational resilience and position their operations for sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.
Participants will also reflect on key developments from 2024/25, including regulatory updates, progress on major capital projects, and lessons learned from diverse mining operations across the country.
These reflections provide an opportunity for industry leaders to benchmark experiences, identify sector-wide challenges, and align on strategic approaches that can be applied across the sector.
With Zimbabwe’s mining industry undergoing rapid transformation, the insights and resolutions emerging from the AGM are expected to guide how mine managers respond to evolving operational demands and leverage emerging opportunities to drive long-term growth.
