Guruve-based Eureka Gold Mine has continued its steady production momentum into the second quarter of 2025, with May gold output rising to 178.7 kilograms, slightly above the 178.6 kilograms recorded in April, reflecting a 0.05% month-on-month increase, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
While the increase may appear marginal, it reinforces the mine’s consistent performance and its commitment to maintaining operational excellence.
The mine, operated by Dallaglio Investments, the gold mining subsidiary of VFEX-listed Padenga Holdings, has been on a solid growth trajectory. This latest production data comes on the heels of an already impressive first-quarter performance in which Eureka produced 438 kilograms, surpassing its Q1 target of 409 kilograms by 7.09 per cent.
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe, Eureka General Manager Nelson Banda credited the mine’s resilience and steady growth to strategic investments, plant stability, and operational discipline.
“Our Q1 2025 performance reflects a combination of operational discipline and long-term planning,” Banda said.
This growth builds on a highly successful 2024 in which Eureka recorded 1,811.03 kilograms of gold, 6.69% above its annual production target of 1,697.37 kg. The final quarter of 2024 alone saw production beat forecasts by 12.19%, a trend that has carried through into the new year.
A key enabler of Eureka’s dependable output is its tailings infrastructure investment strategy, with US$4 million allocated in 2025 to expand its Tailings Storage Facility (TSF). To date, over US$12 million has been invested in the TSF programme—ensuring environmental compliance, uninterrupted processing, and long-term sustainability.
“The capex is part of an ongoing annual investment into the TSF construction program. The facility is currently downstream and will transition into a modified upstream arrangement in 2026,” Banda explained.
Eureka’s TSF is also one of the most technologically advanced in the country. The mine has installed pressure sensors, flow meters, delivery line interlocks, and 24/7 CCTV surveillance, ensuring safety, efficiency, and early detection of faults. Moreover, water recycling systems have been implemented to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
The mine’s ISO 14001 certification and progress toward compliance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) further demonstrate its commitment to world-class practices.
“We are not just building infrastructure; we are securing the future of our operations, protecting our environment, and ensuring the safety of our workers and surrounding communities,” Banda added.
With consistent production levels and sustained infrastructure development, Eureka Gold Mine is increasingly being viewed as a benchmark for responsible gold mining in Zimbabwe. Its role in supporting the nation’s 2030 vision is becoming more prominent with each passing quarter.
As output continues to rise—even marginally—Eureka is proving that deliberate planning, investment in sustainability, and adherence to global standards can result in not only stable but exceptional performance.
If current trends continue, Eureka is on track to once again exceed its annual production targets, strengthening its position as one of Zimbabwe’s top-performing gold producers and a vital contributor to economic transformation.
