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Responsible development of Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth.

Veterans Mining Company

Developing mineral opportunity with discipline and responsibility.

The Mining Division evaluates and develops a diversified pipeline across gold, nickel, chrome, lithium, coal, quarry materials, manganese and selected rare-earth opportunities.

Our role extends from early-stage geological review to partnership structuring, operating oversight and responsible mine closure. Each opportunity is assessed against resource confidence, infrastructure access, market demand, capital requirements, community impact and environmental obligations.

In the field

Work, assets and progress in view.

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Mining asset portfolio

Claims across strategic mineral districts.

Portfolio particulars recorded in the VIHC list of mining claims supplied for publication.

01
Mining claim

Lonely Mine Claim

A 200-hectare mining claim recorded in Bubi District.

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200 hectaresBubi District
02
Chrome

Mberengwa Chrome Claims

A 900-hectare chrome claims portfolio recorded in Mberengwa.

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900 hectaresMberengwa
03
Quarry materials

Masvingo Quarry Claims

A 180-hectare quarry claims portfolio recorded in Masvingo.

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180 hectaresMasvingo
05
Nickel

Madziwa Nickel Claims

A 100-hectare nickel claims portfolio recorded in Madziwa.

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100 hectaresMadziwa
06
Lithium

Lithium Claims

A 100-hectare lithium claims portfolio recorded in Goromonzi.

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100 hectaresGoromonzi
07
Mining claim

Chomazumba Claim

A 300-hectare claim recorded at Murehwa in the supplied portfolio schedule. This record is separate from the supplied alluvial chrome photographs from Mhondoro Ngezi.

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300 hectaresMurehwa

Portfolio note: Claim names, locations and areas reflect the supplied schedule dated 11 March 2026. Project status and technical conclusions remain subject to the company’s verification, exploration and approval processes.

Core operations

A complete mineral development platform.

Capability is organised across the lifecycle so that promising mineral rights can move through evidence-led evaluation toward responsible production.

01

Resource evaluation

Desktop studies, field verification, geological mapping, sampling and independent technical assessment.

02

Mine development

Development planning, permitting support, capital structuring and selection of fit-for-purpose mining methods.

03

Production partnerships

Joint ventures, contract mining and operator partnerships aligned with clear performance and governance requirements.

04

Processing and recovery

Assessment of crushing, milling, recovery and beneficiation solutions that can improve product value.

05

Mineral marketing

Responsible market development, buyer engagement, traceability and transparent commercial arrangements.

06

Rehabilitation and closure

Progressive rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and closure planning across the project lifecycle.

Portfolio snapshot · September 2025

Named mineral opportunities across Zimbabwe.

The company overview identifies a location-specific pipeline spanning gold, nickel, chrome, lithium, coal, quarry materials and rare-earth minerals.

Gold · Bubi District

Lonely Mine

200 hectares just off the Bulawayo–Nkayi Road, supported by available historical information.

Gold · Shamva

Shamva–Bushu

100-hectare special grant with old tailings in situ and a resource described as heap leachable.

Gold · Mazowe River area

Chomazumba

Approximately 350 hectares under special grant, with gold and gemstone potential near existing mining activity.

Gold · Mhangura

Mhangura

Approximately 350 hectares under special-grant application, with indications of gold and copper.

Gold · Karoi

Karoi

Approximately 260 hectares under special grant in a greenfield area.

Gold · Chakari

Chakari

Approximately 200 hectares under special grant in a brownfield mining area.

Gold · Wedza

Wedza

Approximately 350 hectares under special grant in a greenfield area.

Gold · Nyanga

Nyanga

Special Gold Reservation RAS100, described as highly prospective for alluvial gold.

Nickel · Madziwa

Madziwa nickel opportunity

A nickel opportunity located in Madziwa.

Chrome · Mberengwa and Ngezi

Chrome portfolio

Approximately 1,200 hectares in Mberengwa and 500 hectares in Ngezi.

Lithium · Goromonzi

Goromonzi lithium opportunity

Located in the Goromonzi area near Arcadia Mine.

Coal · Hwange

Hwange coal opportunity

Approximately 20,000 hectares under special grant near Hwange.

Quarry · Masvingo

Masvingo quarry opportunity

Located along the Harare–Beitbridge Highway in Masvingo.

Rare-earth minerals · Mrewa

Mrewa opportunity

Approximately 150 hectares identified for rare-earth mineral potential.

Manganese

Manganese opportunity

Manganese is included in the company’s identified mineral portfolio; project-specific technical information remains subject to verification.

Portfolio information reflects the VIHC Company Overview. Locations, sizes and opportunity descriptions remain subject to verification, technical studies, statutory approvals, due diligence and formal agreements.

How value is created

From geological evidence to marketable product.

A gated investment process reduces uncertainty and directs capital toward opportunities with credible technical and commercial potential.

01IdentifyScreen mineral rights, historical information and market potential.
02VerifyComplete technical, legal, environmental and commercial due diligence.
03DevelopStructure capital, partnerships, permits, infrastructure and operating plans.
04OperateManage production, recovery, sales, compliance and rehabilitation.

Investment priorities

Focused opportunities across the mining lifecycle.

Projects remain subject to technical assessment, due diligence, approvals and formal agreements.

Resource development

Gold and strategic minerals

Advance credible gold, lithium, chrome, nickel, manganese and related prospects through structured technical work.

Productivity

Mechanisation and recovery

Introduce appropriate equipment and processing capability to improve safety, recovery and operating consistency.

Markets

Beneficiation and offtake

Build transparent routes to market and evaluate value addition where scale and economics support it.

Responsible delivery

Resources developed for long-term value.

Mining investments are pursued through responsible governance, competent technical delivery and clear accountability.

Commercial disciplineCapital is staged against verified milestones, realistic operating assumptions and credible routes to market.

Responsible stewardshipSafety, environmental management, rehabilitation and regulatory compliance are integrated into investment decisions.

Shared valueProductive mineral assets can support employment, supplier development, skills and sustainable returns to the Fund.

Work with Veterans Mining Company

Bring technical capability, responsible capital or market access.

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Current division profile

At a glance.

A diversified pipeline focused on technically credible, compliant and commercially viable mineral opportunities.

01Resource evaluation02Mine development03Processing and recovery04Mineral marketing05Rehabilitation and closure

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Division contact

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Use the listed channel for division-specific enquiries or submit a structured partnership proposal through the partner portal.

Veterans Mining Company

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Mining Division Contact