Intrachem, a leading local manufacturer and supplier of explosives and accessories for the mining sector, is intensifying efforts to align with international quality management standards by pursuing ISO 9001 certification before the end of the year, Mining Zimbabwe reports.
By Ryan Chigoche
The move comes as part of the company’s broader strategy to boost operational efficiency, enhance customer confidence, and ensure consistent product quality in Zimbabwe’s competitive and safety-sensitive mining explosives market.
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe at the recent Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe Q1 Technical Visit hosted by the company, Plant Manager Owen Mupomba said the certification will go a long way in boosting miners’ confidence in their products.
“So, what we have done now as an organisation is we are actually embarking on ISO 9001 just to ensure that, in terms of quality, we are also certified. So that will actually boost confidence in our customers.
“Once we are certified, I’m sure people will appreciate the quality certification. So we are actually on a program, and we have already attained ISO 45001. We are now planning to probably get a certification for ISO 9001 before the end of the year,” Mupomba said.
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS).
It provides a framework that helps businesses consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while focusing on continuous improvement.
For a company like Intrachem, which supplies products that directly impact mine safety and productivity, ISO 9001 certification signals a serious commitment to delivering reliable and high-quality services.
The company has already attained ISO 45001 certification, which focuses on occupational health and safety management systems.
This standard ensures that organizations proactively manage risks to reduce workplace incidents and improve employee well-being—particularly crucial in sectors like mining where operational hazards are inherent.
With these certifications, Intrachem is not only aligning itself with best practices but also positioning itself more competitively in both local and regional markets where certified suppliers are often prioritised.
Looking ahead, by formalising its processes under the ISO framework, Intrachem aims to foster stronger relationships with clients and regulators, reduce operational inefficiencies, and uphold safety and environmental standards within the volatile explosives supply chain.
As Zimbabwe’s mining sector continues to grow, driven by surging demand for critical minerals and increased investment, Intrachem’s proactive approach to compliance and quality assurance is likely to set a benchmark for others in the sector.
