Canterbury Mine in Shamva is seeking government support to expand its gold mining operations, as its Dutch backers reaffirmed confidence in Zimbabwe’s investment climate during a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House this afternoon.
The delegation from Netherlands-based Ramphastos Investments, led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Marcel Boekhoorn, met the President to outline expansion plans and discuss opportunities for increased production.
Company Secretary Mr. Rusike said the visit underscored the investors’ commitment to Zimbabwe, noting that Canterbury Mining has already invested US$25 million since answering the President’s “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” call.
He added that the planned expansion would boost output and create more jobs, building on the company’s record of community development. Canterbury has constructed a primary school with 21 classrooms catering for 750 pupils, along with housing for 18 teachers, in the surrounding community.
Ramphastos Investments’ renewed interest comes as the government continues to court foreign investors to support growth in the mining sector — one of Zimbabwe’s key economic drivers.
