The 3Q 2026 Volume 3 edition of the Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) Newsletter is officially out, packed with major industrial milestones, renewable energy developments, and impactful community initiatives.
Check out the summary of the key highlights below, and read the full publication to dive deeper into the stories shaping KMC and the Hwange community.
Lithium Sulfate Project: KMC is advancing its downstream beneficiation strategy with a new smelter and sulfuric acid plant designed to produce 75,000 tons of lithium sulfate annually, targeting commissioning in July 2027.
US$25 Million Solar Plant: Engaged Redsolar (Pvt) Ltd to construct a 36-megawatt photovoltaic plant integrated with battery storage to lower electricity costs and power operations sustainably.
Parliamentary Oversight: The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development toured KMC operations and commended the company for pioneering local mineral processing and energy self-sufficiency.
Empowering Education: Donated hundreds of bags of cement, 70,000 bricks, and 180 desks and chairs to upgrade infrastructure at St Theresa Primary School and help establish Manzasya School in Binga to spare young learners a 7-kilometer trek.
Zimbabwe School of Mines Partnership: Signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand local scholarships, internships, joint research, and technical training tailored to the lithium industry chain.
Clean Water Access: Partnered with the Hwange Rural District Council (HRDC) to establish five clean water points across Kamativi’s D, CB, CBD, 6, and 4 sections, easing long-standing water challenges.
Healthcare Support: Handed over US$10,000 worth of medicines to Kamativi Clinic alongside food hampers for vulnerable groups, following successful medical outreach programmes.
Emergency Preparedness: Trained 40 employees as dedicated firefighters and First Aiders to reinforce workplace safety across all departments.
Health Campaigns: Rolled out seasonal malaria awareness initiatives alongside the distribution of free insecticide-treated mosquito nets and hydration guidelines.
New Staff & Worker Spotlight: Welcomed new management, tax, HR, and banking professionals, and featured Head Chef Lovenda “Shapamer” Kamuzembe in our brand-new Worker Spotlight.
Sports & Community Inclusion: Sponsored an action-packed eight-team football tournament where the Kamativi Legends clinched the championship trophy after defeating Pirates FC 2–1.
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