Guruve, Zimbabwe — Eureka Gold Mine has invested more than US$2.3 million in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at transforming livelihoods in Guruve District, Mashonaland Central, as the mine expands its gold operations and extends its life to 2039.
Speaking this week, Eureka Gold Mine General Manager Nelson Banda said the Victoria Falls Exchange–listed miner recognizes that it does not operate in isolation and is committed to leaving a lasting, sustainable legacy in the communities surrounding its operations.
Eureka, a wholly Zimbabwean-owned gold producer, recommissioned the mine after acquiring it from the former Delta Gold Zimbabwe, which had Australian roots. Since restarting operations, the company has revamped and optimized its processing plant, extending the mine’s open-pit life from an initial projection of 2032 to 2039.
“In terms of production, we are doing very well. We are among the top three corporate gold miners in Zimbabwe,” Banda said. The mine processes more than 120,000 tonnes of ore per month, translating to nearly 1.4 million tonnes annually, with a stripping ratio of between six and eight. For 2025, the mine forecasts production of about 1,970 kilogrammes of gold, up from an initial estimate of 1,940kg.
Beyond production, Banda emphasized safety and community investment as central pillars of the company’s strategy. Since inception, the mine has recorded zero fatalities and has surpassed 1,000 days without a lost-time injury.
On the social front, Eureka’s CSR programme focuses on education, health, sanitation, environmental stewardship, and community development. The company has undertaken responsible relocations of communities affected by mining expansion, ensuring relocated families are settled in improved living conditions.
“We make sure that when we relocate communities, the setup is far better than what existed before,” Banda said.
Human Capital Support Services Manager Tinago Tinago said Eureka’s CSR framework is guided by four pillars: community development, environment, health and sanitation, and education—anchored on the principle of People, Planet and Profits.
“As Eureka, we strive to be a transformative force within Guruve and Mashonaland Central by creating a long-lasting and sustainable legacy,” Tinago said.
Among key projects implemented under the US$2.3 million CSR spend are the construction and upgrading of modern rural homesteads, a primary school, dip tanks, and the ongoing construction of a clinic at Mbome Farm, expected to be completed and handed over to Guruve Rural District Council by early next year.
In the health sector, Eureka is refurbishing and equipping sections of Guruve General Hospital, including the maternity ward. The company has also donated hospital supplies such as blankets, sheets, pillows, and pillowcases, while working closely with district health authorities to address priority needs.
On sanitation, the mine has drilled boreholes, installed solar-powered water systems, and constructed toilets in collaboration with the District Development Coordinator’s Office and Civil Protection Unit committees. More solar-powered water points are planned for surrounding communities.
In education, Eureka supports disadvantaged learners through bursaries and school fee assistance at four schools, provides furniture and textbooks, and sponsors prize-giving and speech days. The company also plans to construct a secondary school at Mbome in 2026.
Tinago said all CSR initiatives are identified through community and government-led committees, which meet quarterly to agree on priority projects in areas such as education, health, sanitation, community development, and environmental management.
“These are not thumb-suck initiatives. We work with government officials, community leaders, and relevant departments to make sure projects address real needs,” he said.
Eureka has also worked closely with traditional leaders, local authorities, and the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe in relocating cultural heritage sites affected by mine expansion, a process Tinago said was handled with care and broad consultation.
While challenges such as power supply and security remain, the mine is investing in solar and battery storage projects to reduce reliance on the national grid and ensure operational continuity.
As production grows year-on-year, Eureka Gold Mine says its commitment to Guruve will continue to deepen—balancing profitability with social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
“We want to ensure that long after mining ends, the communities can look back and say Eureka Gold Mine made a meaningful, positive difference,” Banda said.
