Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga is set to preside over the inaugural Exploration Symposium at Mine Entra 2026, marking a historic first for the event, according to Chamber of Mines CEO Isaac Kwesu.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
In his address to the media, Kwesu highlighted the significance of this new addition to the Mine Entra programme, which has been designed to develop strategies and policies to unlock exploration opportunities in Zimbabwe.
“The main objective of this symposium is to develop strategies and policies that unlock exploration and ensure that we can have our mining industry develop new assets that will translate into projects and support its growth through value addition,” Kwesu explained.
The symposium, scheduled for the morning of 30 July, will feature six individual speakers who will share their experiences and successes as exploration investors and miners. Kwesu described the initiative as unprecedented, emphasising that “we never had one of this nature.”
Vice President Chiwenga’s participation underscores the government’s commitment to expanding the mining sector’s exploration frontiers. His presence at the inaugural event aligns with his recent declarations that Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth constitutes a “national trust” to be managed for the benefit of all citizens and future generations.
The Exploration Symposium represents a strategic shift towards enhancing the country’s mineral discovery capabilities, which are essential for sustaining the growth of Zimbabwe’s multi-billion-dollar mining industry ambitions.
