Caledonia Mining Corporation has appointed July Ndlovu as an independent non-executive director, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership as it pursues expansion and operational efficiency across its gold portfolio, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
Ndlovu brings more than 28 years of experience in the Southern African mining sector. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Thungela Resources Limited, a South African thermal coal producer, leading the company through significant growth and transformation.
He has also held senior roles at Anglo American Platinum Limited and other major mining firms, overseeing large-scale operations and projects.
Currently an independent non-executive director at AECI Limited, Ndlovu chairs the Remuneration & Human Capital Committee and sits on the Investment, Innovation & Technology Committee.
He has also chaired the boards of Unki Mine (Private) Limited and Anglo American Zimbabwe. He holds a Master’s in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa and a BSc in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe.
Commenting on the appointment, John Kelly, Chairman of Caledonia, said Ndlovu’s experience in the industry will be key as the company embarks on its next growth stage.
“We are very pleased to welcome July to the Board as an independent non-executive director. His extensive and broad-based experience in scaling and transforming businesses in the mining sector brings a valuable perspective as we execute our next stage of growth. July’s commitment to responsible leadership, health and safety, and stakeholder engagement is exactly the type of guidance we need at this stage.”
As part of its next growth phase, Caledonia is advancing the Bilboes and Motapa projects in Zimbabwe.
The Bilboes sulphide project is undergoing feasibility and optimisation studies aimed at accelerating development while managing capital costs, positioning it as a potential new production hub.
Adjacent to Bilboes, the Motapa property is being explored for shallow oxide and sulphide mineralisation that could supplement the Bilboes feed, enhancing overall project economics.
Together, these initiatives signal Caledonia’s transition from a single-mine operation at Blanket to a multi-asset producer, underpinning the company’s ambition to expand output and strengthen its long-term growth trajectory.
As a result, Ndlovu’s appointment supports Caledonia’s strategic goals.
His track record in large-scale project development, team leadership, and responsible mining is expected to provide critical guidance as the company advances its growth and sustainability objectives.
