BREAKING: Eddington Vere appointed BNC Mine manager
Eddington Tirivashe Vere has been appointed Bindura Nickel Mine (BNC) Mine Manager.
Vere a well-respected figure in large scale mining circles had been the Head of Mining at R Davis in charge of the inception of the Western Coal project and Freda Rebecca contract.
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe Vere said he is upbeat to take over his new role which began on the 1st of March 2022.
“It is an exciting challenge that I’m prepared to take. I’m joining at a time when I wanted most with the business growth plans, leadership changes and global trends on Nickel price all supporting the need for a robust team on the ground,” he said.
His impressive resume includes roles of Operations Manager AfriMining (Lafarge), Murowa Diamonds (8.5 years in various leadership roles in sliding secondment to Diavik Diamond Mine), Shabani Mine (career starts graduate development program), and his recent role of Head of Mining at R Davis.
Vere is also a Board Member for the Zimbabwean government’s Full blasting exams, Examiner Mining Practice, and the past President of the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ).
About Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC)
Bindura Nickel Corporation operates a mine and owns a smelter and refinery complex, which are both currently not operational, in Bindura, Zimbabwe. It was established in 1966 by Anglo-American Corporation and was listed on the ZSE in 1971. The Company is engaged in the mining and extraction of nickel and its by-products (copper and cobalt). The Company’s major product is nickel in concentrate which contain nickel sulphide. The main uses of nickel are in the production of stainless steel. With the development of electric and hybrid cars in the automotive industry, the demand for nickel sulphide is projected to rise steadily in the medium to long term.
BNC is a member of Kuvimba Mining House.
We at Mining Zimbabwe wish to Congratulate Eddington Vere on his new appointment and wish him every success as he executes his new duties.