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Mine Rescue Command
4 Rescue Zones & Rapid Emergency Response Teams
The Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe
The Mine Rescue Association has been in existence since around 1973. Its mandate is to coordinate mine rescue activities in the country. The work of the association is coordinated through the Mine Rescue Working party. This working party brings together the Chairman appointed by the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe, zone coordinators, the national trainer, the national coordinator, a representative of the Chamber of Mines and a committee member.
Mandate of the Working Party
The mandate of the working party is to organise and coordinate activities of the association to ensure that the teams are at all times in conditions to undertake rescues in irrespirable foul atmospheres. The decision to have a mine rescue team rests with the authority of each operation. Mines that are at risk of underground fires are encouraged to operate mine rescue teams.
Mine Rescue Association Zone Structure
The Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe is organized into four strategic geographic zones:
North Zone
- Trojan Mine
- Redwing Mine
Central Zone
- ZIMPLATS Ngezi
- ZIMASCO Shurugwi
South Zone
- Renco Mine
- Gaths Mine
- Mimosa Mine
West Zone
- Hwange Colliery 1
- Hwange Colliery 2
- How Mine