Zimasco targets 300,000mt high grade chrome ore for export in 2020
2020-08-10 10:21:18 [Print]
Kwekwe-based ferrochrome producer, Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company (Zimasco) is targeting to produce more than 300,000 metric tonnes of high grade chrome ore concentrates for export this year.
Zimasco general manager- marketing and administration Ms Clara Sadomba said the production of high-grade concentrates for exports has continued uninterrupted and the company looks forward to achieving its target of 300,000 metric tonnes production for the year.
Ms Sadomba said Zimasco has halted its smelting and related mining operations as it responded to the ripple effects of Covid-19, coupled with a weak global demand and resultant low prices for ferrochrome.
"Should conditions improve to a state that will ensure viable ferrochrome production, the organization will restart its ferrochrome production at Kwekwe, together with the associated chromite ore mining to support the smelting process," she said.
Zimasco general manager- marketing and administration Ms Clara Sadomba said the production of high-grade concentrates for exports has continued uninterrupted and the company looks forward to achieving its target of 300,000 metric tonnes production for the year.
Ms Sadomba said Zimasco has halted its smelting and related mining operations as it responded to the ripple effects of Covid-19, coupled with a weak global demand and resultant low prices for ferrochrome.
"Should conditions improve to a state that will ensure viable ferrochrome production, the organization will restart its ferrochrome production at Kwekwe, together with the associated chromite ore mining to support the smelting process," she said.
