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16% National Demand
Consumed by 24/7 Mining & Smelting Facilities
Electricity and Energy
The mining industry in Zimbabwe consumes about 16% of total electricity demand. With anticipated investments in mining under the US$12 billion vision, electricity demand from the mining industry is expected to grow to over 4 000 MWh per year from the current levels of 2 756 MWh. With most mines operating 24 hours per day/ 7 days a week electricity is a critical input in mineral production. Some mining organisations have vertically integrated operations with processing and smelting facilities making electricity supply a critical requirement.
Electricity and Power Development Committee
The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe established the Electricity and Power Development committee whose mandate is to:
Advise Executive Committee
Advise the Executive Committee on electricity and power matters that impact the mining industry.
Formulate Positions
Formulate positions on Electricity and Power Development matters for advocacy and lobby.
Engage Stakeholders
Engage stakeholders on behalf of the Chamber of Mines.