ZIMBABWE’s major mining companies are taking significant steps to set up their own power generation plants to reduce pressure and reliance on the unreliable national grid. These investments are particularly focused on renewable energy, mainly solar power, as the mining sector moves towards more sustainable practices. Zimbabwe expects its power demand to reach 3 200…
Miners give up on national grid
For Murowa Diamonds, located near Zvishavane, this corporate separation marks the end of an era that began when global mining giant Rio Tinto divested its 78% majority stake in 2015.