KMC Leads the way in benefiting the Local Community
Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) is making positive strides in benefiting the local community it is operating from.
The company has already generated a positive impact on the local community before commencing production which is set for October 2023.
Speaking at the tour of the Lithium mine recently, Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Polite Kambamura said KMC is an excellent example of a company that cares about the community it is operating from.
“I want to thank you for working closely with the community. You have told me that you drilled eight boreholes of which five were dry holes, and three are currently providing water to the community. I saw some donations that you made to the local clinic. Keep on doing good. You are part of the community, so keep working with the community,” Kambamura said.
Kambamura said KMC’s approach is what the government is pushing for, and this is not only benefiting the community but also the economy as a whole. The company has employed a significant number of people from the local community.
This has a ripple effect on the local economy and will help reduce poverty in the area which has been having adverse challenges since the closure of the former tin mine in 1994.
“Currently, KMC is employing over 250 employees, with a bigger chunk of employees coming from the local community. One impressive thing is that the company has not waited to start production to work with the community. So we are looking forward to the company finishing the first and second phases, which will see the company employing 1500 locals,” Kambamura said.
KMC’s initiative is a good example of empowering local communities by providing them with accessible water sources, quality healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Speaking at the tour KMC Chairman said on full production KMC is expected to employ 1500 locals.
“We will be mining and processing 2 million tons of ore per year. So after the products are produced, they will be 1,500 jobs for the Zimbabweans.
He said the KMC is committed to restoring Kamativi to its former glory days.
“The development of industry, culture and other aspects will re-enact the glory of the whole community and make the community a place of prosperity and hope. In addition to the development of the project, we are also committed to developing the community, including the culture and the commerce of the community, and also the education and the health care of the community, and to restore the glory of the community, make a great contribution to the Zimbabwean community and also contribute to Zimbabwe’s economic development and the realization of Vision 2030.” KMC Chairman said.
Kamativi Residents Association Secretary General Mathius Sibanda commended KMC for bringing employment to the mining town saying it is a step in the right direction. He said, once the lithium mining company reaches full production, with over 1500 people to be employed, the town’s GDP will also increase.
“Our children are already getting employed despite the mine not yet being in production. They have also expect to employ 1500 people from within this community and for that we are grateful. We had serious water challenges which exposed the community to water bone diseases that have now been eradicated with the introduction of boreholes and on behalf of the residents I would like to say we are proud to have KMC in our community,” Sibanda said.
With its commitment to value-added mineral exports, KMC is poised to be a significant player in the mining sector in the coming years. Investors will keep a keen eye on its progress, hoping to replicate its success when investing in other communities.