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December 19, 2025, Wang Pingwei, Chairman and President of Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Sinomine Resource”), met in Harare with Polite Kambamura, Zimbabwe’s newly appointed Minister of Mines. The two sides held in-depth discussions on the progress of Sinomine Resource’s investment projects in Zimbabwe, future development plans, and the further strengthening of China–Zimbabwe cooperation in the mining sector, reaching a series of important understandings.
The meeting was also attended by Gong Xuedong, Assistant to the President of Sinomine Resource and General Manager of Bikita Mineral Pvt Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Bikita").
During the meeting, Chairman Wang briefed Minister Kambamura on the operational status of Bikita and outlined Sinomine Resource’s key investments and initiatives in Zimbabwe, particularly in mining development and green transformation. He noted that the company has maintained strong confidence in Zimbabwe’s investment environment and, over the past three years, has continued to increase investment in the Bikita Mine.
These efforts have significantly improved the comprehensive utilization of lithium and cesium resources and introduced green solutions for large-scale mineral development. As a result, the Bikita Mine — with a history of more than 70 years — has been revitalized, ensuring a stable supply of critical resources for Sinomine Resource while injecting strong momentum into Zimbabwe’s economic and social development and creating a new model of win-win cooperation in the mining sector.
Chairman Wang added that Sinomine Resource is planning a new round of investment projects, which are expected to generate additional tax revenue and employment opportunities for Zimbabwe.
Minister Kambamura warmly welcomed Chairman Wang and his delegation and spoke highly of Sinomine Resource’s development achievements. He said he is well acquainted with the Bikita Mine and expressed sincere appreciation for the rapid progress and significant transformation achieved in recent years, including mine construction and the commissioning of new projects.
He emphasized that Sinomine Resource’s investment plans in Zimbabwe are highly aligned with the country’s national mining development strategy. Relevant government departments, he said, will provide full support for the implementation of planned projects by offering efficient, streamlined policy assurances and service support, helping projects reach production as early as possible.
The meeting further strengthened mutual trust between Sinomine Resource and Zimbabwean counterparts, creating favorable conditions for the company’s continued long-term development in Zimbabwe. Building on the important consensus reached, Sinomine Resource will deepen cooperation with the local government and relevant institutions, accelerate the implementation of planned projects, and contribute greater momentum to Zimbabwe’s mining economy and to practical, mutually beneficial China–Zimbabwe cooperation.
