Coal mining giant Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings (HCCL Holdings) and energy provider Bolt Gas dominated the awards ceremony at this year’s Mine Entra exhibition, sweeping multiple categories in a spectacular show of excellence at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
The prestigious awards, held on the official opening of MineEntra, saw HCCL Holdings achieve a remarkable triple victory—clinching the gold medal for Best Exhibit in the Manufacturing Category, top honours in the Sustainability Award category (where Dinson Iron and Steel Company placed second), and top honours for Best Programme Exhibit. This outstanding performance underscores the company’s leading position in Zimbabwe’s mining sector and its commitment to innovation and quality.
Bolt Gas mirrored this success with an equally impressive showing, securing the gold medal for Best Exhibit in the Services Category while adding a silver medal in the Best Programme Exhibit category and a bronze in the Sustainability Award. The company’s strong performance across multiple award segments highlights its growing influence and vital role in supporting the mining industry’s energy needs.
The awards ceremony recognised excellence across various sectors, with Fire Dust Control Africa taking the Silver Best Foreign Exhibition Trophy and the Mine Entra Gold Medal Award. In the fiercely competitive Suppliers Category, SafePro emerged victorious with the gold medal, followed by SkyFar2Tools in second place and Medenty Private Limited, representing Medenty Safety, in third position.
Other notable winners included Dinson Iron and Steel Company, which secured second place in the overall exhibition rankings, demonstrating the robust competition and high standards exhibited throughout MineEntra 2025. The comprehensive recognition of excellence across manufacturing, services, and supplier categories reflects the growing sophistication and diversity of Zimbabwe’s mining and industrial sectors.
The resounding success of HCCL Holdings and Bolt Gas at this year’s awards ceremony not only highlights their individual achievements but also signals the continued growth and innovation within Zimbabwe’s mining industry. Their multiple awards set a benchmark for excellence that will undoubtedly inspire other players in the sector as the country continues to develop its mineral resources and industrial capacity.
The recognition of these companies at MineEntra 2025 serves as a testament to the quality and innovation present in Zimbabwe’s mining and industrial sectors, pointing towards a promising future for the nation’s economic development through strategic partnerships and technological advancement.
