Kuvimba Mining House’s (KMH) Gold Cluster, comprising Freda Rebecca, Shamva, and Jena Mines, has cemented its position as Zimbabwe’s leading gold producer, delivering a record 3,605 kilograms (116,000 ounces) of gold in the financial year ending March 2025. This marks an 11% increase from the 3,246 kilograms produced the previous year, overcoming significant operational hurdles and contributing substantially to Zimbabwe’s ambitious mining targets.
The standout performance, detailed in a presentation by Freda Rebecca Managing Director Patrick Shayawabaya, saw Freda Rebecca lead with 2,461 kilograms (70% of the cluster’s output), followed by Shamva at 799 kilograms (20%), and Jena at 345 kilograms (10%). “We were able to get as much of the production as it was physically possible to achieve,” Shayawabaya told stakeholders in Mashonaland Central, highlighting the cluster’s resilience despite challenges that shaved 6,000 ounces off potential output.
These challenges included frequent power outages and equipment breakdowns, particularly at Jena Mines in the Midlands. Yet, strategic investments and operational efficiencies enabled KMH to boost production, driving revenue to US$300 million, up from US$205 million in 2024. “The fact that we were able to maximize production meant that we were also able to leverage off a very positive gold price,” Shayawabaya noted, crediting the upward trajectory of gold prices throughout the year.
The Gold Cluster’s output aligns with Zimbabwe’s national goal of producing 40 tonnes of gold in 2025, a key pillar of the government’s US$12 billion mining economy. KMH’s 3.6 tonnes represent nearly 10% of this target, underscoring its pivotal role in the sector.
Shayawabaya emphasized the collaborative effort behind the success, stating, “All of those people contributed to what was an excellent performance—management, workers, and our business partners.” The cluster’s hybrid model, with significant subcontracting, supports 3,800 livelihoods, including 1,200 contractor jobs, amplifying its economic impact in Mashonaland Central and Midlands.
