Zimbabwe’s small-scale mining sector is positioning for growth ahead of the upcoming Mining Exhibition and Expo (MINEX), with industry leaders highlighting the event as a key platform for formalisation, investment and knowledge sharing.
The expo, scheduled for April 9, 2026, at Gresham Grounds in Zvishavane, is expected to bring together more than 300 small-scale miners from major gold-producing districts, alongside government officials, financiers and service providers.
Speaking to Great Dyke News, Makumba Nyenje, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) Midlands Provincial Chairman and Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Mining Safety, Health and Environmental Council (ZIMSHEC), said the exhibition would focus on addressing critical challenges affecting the sector.
Nyenje said the event will tackle issues such as mine safety, environmental compliance, access to capital and the need to formalise small-scale mining operations, while also creating opportunities for partnerships and business expansion.
“The expo usually focuses on key issues affecting miners, including safety, environmental compliance and access to capital,” he said, adding that it also provides a platform for engagement between miners and key stakeholders.
The event is expected to draw regulators and industry players, with Polite Kambamura, Minister of Mines and Mining Development, set to attend as guest of honour.
Industry stakeholders say MINEX has become an important forum for promoting best practices, improving regulatory compliance and strengthening linkages within the mining value chain, particularly for small-scale operators who play a significant role in Zimbabwe’s gold output.
The gathering comes as authorities continue to push for greater formalisation in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector, seen as critical to improving safety standards, environmental management and revenue accountability.
By bringing together miners, policymakers and financiers under one platform, participants say the expo is expected to support capacity building and unlock new opportunities for growth in one of Zimbabwe’s key economic sectors.
