Article: Ore definition in Shurugwi Chrome Mines, Zimbabwe.

Ore Definition in Shurugwi Chrome Mines, Zimbabwe By Themba Pahla(*)

Union Carbide Corporation has mining interests in Zimbabwe, primarily mining and smelting chromite, with gold mining on a lesser scale. Chromite mining is undertaken by Union Carbide's subsidiary company, Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company (ZIMASCO), at Shurugwi, Mutorashanga, Lalapanzi and Guinea Fowl. The smelting is done in Kwe Kwe.

Chromite mining in Shurugwi (formerly Selukwe) started as open cast workings in 1905. Currently mining is by underground methods. Shurugwi Division operates three properties, namely Railway Block Mine (200,000 t/y ore), Peak Mine (138,000 t/y) and Small ...

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