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Preparations for the Mining, Transport and Engineering Expo (Mine Entra) 2025 are in full swing, with organisers reporting robust early subscriptions and growing interest from across the mining value chain, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
The event happening from the 8th to the 10th of October, has long been regarded as the premier platform for business, networking, and knowledge exchange in Zimbabwe’s mining, engineering, and transport industries — and this year’s edition is shaping up to build on that legacy.
So far, as of last week, 173 exhibitors have confirmed their participation, spanning mining, engineering, transport, construction, and allied sectors.
International players from South Africa and China have already booked space, with organisers expecting numbers to climb steadily in the coming weeks. The goal is to at least match last year’s record 289 exhibitors — a milestone that represented a 41% increase on 2023 and a 91% surge in international participation.
Running under the theme “Beyond Extraction: Sustaining the Future of Mining,” this year’s Mine Entra will put sustainability, innovation, and community impact at the centre of conversations.
Conference sessions will focus on practical solutions for sustainable mining, green technologies, the energy transition, ESG compliance, digital transformation, automation, and regulatory innovation.
In an interview with Mining Zimbabwe, ZITF Chief Executive Officer Nick Ndebele said last year’s success was a strong endorsement of Mine Entra’s relevance to the industry.
“The growth we witnessed in 2024 was a clear vote of confidence in Mine Entra as a trusted platform for business and knowledge exchange. To sustain and build on this momentum, we have implemented several strategies. These include strengthening partnerships with key industry associations and government agencies to widen our reach; enhancing our international marketing drive through targeted promotion in key mining markets; and curating conference content that speaks directly to global trends such as sustainability, digital transformation, and energy transition,” Ndebele said.
Beyond the exhibition stands, ZITF has also introduced structured business matchmaking designed to connect exhibitors with potential partners, suppliers, and financiers — ensuring participants derive tangible value from attending.
The organisers are targeting a more diverse range of players from across the mining value chain, including technology providers, financiers, and sustainability partners, to position Mine Entra as a one-stop hub for mining solutions.
With exhibitor numbers rising rapidly and international interest growing, Mine Entra 2025 is expected to once again provide a high-impact platform for deal-making, networking, and shaping the future of Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
Organisers are encouraging companies to secure their space early to take full advantage of the opportunities the event presents.
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