Mine Managers of Zimbabwe. Our strength is our members – their expertise, their passion and their diversity.  AMMZ Members and Executive Council 

Our Members

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Patrick Ruwizhi

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Mine Roof Engineering Supplies
Member Number: A202310057

Patrick Ruwizhi

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Meli Nyathi

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Unki Mines
Member Number: A202310092

Meli Nyathi

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Tendai Kakono

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: DRA Global
Member Number: A202310029

Tendai Kakono

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Bennedette Werrett

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Freight World
Member Number: A202310037

Bennedette Werrett

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James Mapfumo

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Muka Holdings
Member Number: A202310062

James Mapfumo

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Vincent Chidindi

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Zimplow Holdings Limited
Member Number: A202310116

Vincent Chidindi

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Gift T Mapakame

Gift T Mapakame 

Position: Executive Council Member
Categories: Executive Council
Organization: Shamva Gold Mine
Member Number: A202310118
1. BSc Hons Mining Engineering
2. Master in Business Administration – Finance
3. MSc Mineral Economics
Mining Engineer with 14 years gold mining industry experience, 7 years at Senior Management Level. Currently engaged as General Manager for Shamva Gold Mine. Actively involved in industry affiliates programs seating on the AMMZ council including an accolade of Past  President of the MRAZ.

Gift T Mapakame 

Executive Council Member
Abel Makura

Abel Makura

Position: President
Categories: Executive Council
Organization: Unki Mines
Member Number: A202310090

Holds a BSc Honours Degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe and a MSc in Mining Engineering with same institution. Has over 15 years underground mechanised mining experience with Zimplats and Unki Mines. Currently employed by AngloAmerican Platinum (Unki Mines) as a Business Improvement Manager.

Abel Makura

President
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Ashleigh Bawden

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: BSSC Radiators
Member Number: A202310016

Ashleigh Bawden

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Henson Mambo

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Nicnel Plant and Equipment
Member Number: A202310065

Henson Mambo

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Francis Mashanyare

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Stanbic Bank
Member Number: A202310085

Francis Mashanyare

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Sharrydon Bright Chinosengwa

Sharrydon Bright Chinosengwa

Position: Member
Organization: University of Zimbabwe - Department of Mining Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Member Number: A202310120

A motivated professional metallurgist with extensive experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy fields at laboratory, research and plant scale. Possesses a solid understanding of the gold value chain from mining, geology, ore characterization, crushing and milling, flotation, CIP, CIL or VAT leaching, to elution and electrowinning.

Able to design metallurgical test work flowsheets and procedures for plant recovery optimisation, troubleshooting, correct reagent consumption, resolution of process bottlenecks, metallurgical performance analysis and process continuous improvements.

An adaptive results driven critical thinker with strong technical and business acumen in addition to excellent teamwork, collaboration, leadership, problem solving, detail attention and communication skills. Possesses a keen interest in green mining.

Sharrydon Bright Chinosengwa

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