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.

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.

Mzi Chizura is a Mining engineer, with over 17 years of experience in Mining, Finance, Business Strategy, Audit, Business and Project Valuations including experience in the U.S and European markets. Mzi trained as a graduate mining engineer with Anglo American before joining PwC to pursue his articles. He brings a unique ensemble of Skills in Mining Engineering, Corporate Finance, Customer relations, International trade including diamond trade. Currently head of Business Development for Sandvik Zimbabwe, since 2017. Before joining Sandvik, Mzi was with Murowa diamonds where had spent three years in Business Analysis and three years in Mine Management