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Bikita Mineral Wins Three ESG Awards at Zimbabwe 2025 Annual Ceremony – Sustainable Development Efforts Gain Further Recognition
Recently, the Zimbabwe 2025 Annual ESG Network Awards Ceremony was grandly held at the Harare International Conference Centre in the capital. Bikita Mineral Pvt Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Bikita"), a subsidiary of Sinomine Resource Group, has been honored with three prestigious awards in recognition of its outstanding practices and remarkable contributions in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) fields. The awards include the "Outstanding CSR/ESG Projects Supporting National Priority Areas Award", while General Manager Gong Xuedong received the "Sustainable Development Pioneer of the Year Award" and Public Relations Officer Collen Nikisi was awarded the "Sustainable Development Leader of the Year Award".
The ESG Network Awards Ceremony is a key benchmark for measuring corporate sustainable development performance in Zimbabwe. With the core aim of recognizing enterprises and individuals that have deeply engaged in ESG practices and pursued innovation, the ceremony seeks to promote best ESG practices, encourage various organizations to integrate sustainable development concepts into all operational aspects, and jointly build a more robust ESG ecosystem.
The " Outstanding CSR/ESG Projects Supporting National Priority Areas Award " conferred on Bikita Company fully affirms its outstanding contributions to advancing Zimbabwe's priority development areas. General Manager Gong Xuedong's "Sustainable Development Pioneer of the Year Award" is a high recognition of his commitment to placing sustainable development at the core of the company's strategy amid industry challenges. He has successfully integrated ESG concepts into the company's business operations and decision-making processes, achieving the coordinated development of economic benefits, social responsibility, and environmental protection. Public Relations Officer Collen Nikisi won the "Sustainable Development Leader of the Year Award" for his outstanding performance in ESG strategic communication and community practices. He is commended for successfully designing and implementing a series of impactful ESG projects and communication strategies, translating the company's sustainable development blueprint into tangible community actions and significantly enhancing the company's brand reputation.
Adhering to the business philosophy of "mining development in parallel with environmental protection and community win-win", Bikita Company has rooted itself in local communities and continuously deepened its efforts in the ESG field. Through key initiatives such as the "Vim Project", the company has made strategic investments in areas including community medical and health support, educational resource empowerment, sports promotion, infrastructure construction, and local talent development, earnestly fulfilling its long-term responsibilities for the development of the communities and the country where it operates.
Looking ahead, Bikita will continue to explore more responsible mining practices, increase investment in community development and environmental protection, and create long-term value for all stakeholders.
