The Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) has expressed admiration for Shamva Gold Mine’s advanced geotechnical planning and operational strategies. The mine’s innovative approach to surveying and production reflects the growing importance of technological advancement in Zimbabwe’s mining sector, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Shamva Gold Mine, a flagship operation under Kuvimba Mining House, recently hosted a technical visit from the AMSZ, where members received an in-depth tour of the mine’s underground operations and surveying procedures. The visit, led by AMSZ President Stewart Gumbi, was hailed as a success, fostering significant interaction and engagement between the surveyors and the Shamva team.
Speaking during the visit, Gumbi expressed gratitude to Shamva Mine for granting access to their operations, saying, “The visit has been a success. There has been good interaction and engagement between our surveyors and the Shamva Mine team. We want to thank Shamva for showcasing their survey practices and procedures, which are essential for advancing our profession.”
Gumbi highlighted the importance of such visits in learning from established mining operations. The Shamva Mine team demonstrated their use of technological advancements in surveying, along with other sector-specific innovations critical to the mining profession. AMSZ members were particularly impressed by Shamva’s commitment to cutting-edge geotechnical planning, operational efficiency, and safety procedures.
“We have learned that, as an association, we need to promote and drive sector-specific technological advancements that benefit the mine surveying profession,” Gumbi added, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement in the field.
During the visit, Shamva Mine outlined its investment plans, including the opening of a new open-pit mine and the geotechnical planning strategies designed to boost production. The visitors also observed the mine’s strong commitment to safety—an area in which Shamva has excelled, maintaining an outstanding safety record with over 1.3 million fatality-free shifts.
“So much has been learned. We have observed their exceptional procedures, which enable them to maintain a stellar safety record. We want to say well done to Kuvimba Mining House. The Shamva team is doing very well,” Gumbi said.
