As Zimbabwe’s mining sector gears up for its premier industry gathering, the Young Miners Foundation (YMF) is rallying all miners to embrace the transformative power of Minex 2025. Set for April 3 at Zvishavane’s Gresham Ground, this year’s Mining Excellence Expo promises to be a defining moment for an industry balancing tradition with modernization.
YMF CEO Payne Kupfuwa describes the expo as “a critical junction where technology meets opportunity,” emphasizing that attendance could be the difference between thriving and merely surviving in today’s competitive mining landscape.
Minex 2025 will feature cutting-edge solutions designed to revolutionize mining operations from digital tools that enhance productivity to advanced safety systems that protect workers. With global market access now tied to responsible practices, environmental sustainability will take center stage, alongside key sessions on tax compliance and financial management led by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officers.
Major industry players, including Mimosa Mine and Fidelity Gold Refiners, will demonstrate the practical application of new technologies, while the Mining Industry Pension Fund (MIPF) will exhibit at the expo for the first time giving miners an opportunity to be a part. Additionally, First Link Insurance will provide crucial insights into risk management strategies for miners at all levels.
“What makes Minex indispensable,” Kupfuwa explains, “is its unique ability to connect grassroots miners with the knowledge and partners they need to formalize, modernize, and maximize their operations. This isn’t just another trade show—it’s a blueprint for building mining businesses fit for the 21st century.”
With the mining sector playing a pivotal role in Zimbabwe’s economic recovery, the YMF stresses that Minex 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain a competitive edge. From artisanal miners looking to professionalize their operations to established players seeking efficiency gains, the expo promises actionable insights across the entire mining value chain.
