Technical Affairs Manager : David Matyanga Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe

Works for the Mine Manager for Mupani Mine for the Australian listed Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats) a subsidiary of the Zimplats Group. He is a astute business leader with 18years experience in several mineral commodities namely asbestos, platinum and gold. He has worked in several mining houses in Zimbabwe under several bluechip companies. Harmony holds a BSc Hons in Mining Engineering from the UZ and a Masters in Mining Engineering (MSc) from the University of Witwatersrand. He holds other several professional and leadership qualifications. He currently serves as a council member of the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe. He is a former brigadesman in the Mine Rescue team. Harmony is affiliated to the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM member).

The Mine Manager for one of Zimbabwe’s listed Nickel producer, Trojan Nickel Mine a subsidiary of Bindura Nickel Corporation. He is a business leader with experience in several mineral commodities namely asbestos, diamonds, coal, gold, cement and nickel. He worked in different places in Zimbabwe and some exposure in Canada under several bluechip companies. Tirivashe is a holder of BSc Hons in Mining Engineering graduate and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Zimbabwe. He holds several leadership qualifications. He served in various industry roles amongst many other assignments: Board member for the Zimbabwe Government Mining Full Blasting Licence Chamber of Mines Mine Managers Association President, Vice President and council member. Southern African institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM member) Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe Brigadesman. He has been a member of the AMMZ council since 2010.

Council Member Responsible for Technical visits . 17 years mining experience in large openpit iron ore, platinum and coal mines. A member of the Board of Examiners for the Full Blasting Licences. An ardent golfer. A holder of BSc Hon Mining Engineering from UZ (2006) and currently persuing MBA with Solusi University.