Bravura Holdings, a mining company owned by pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters, has commenced the shipment of components for its Kamativi lithium processing plant. The shipment, arriving from South Africa's Manhattan Corporation, aligns with ongoing civil works for the plant's foundation and ancillary structures.
The move follows the completion of Zimbabwe's premier world-class lithium upgrade facility, announced by Peters at the Victoria Falls Annual Mining Indaba in May. This facility marks a significant advancement in Zimbabwe's mining sector, reflecting a high-level beneficiation initiative within the country.
Tafadzwa Murinzi, head of Bravura's Kamativi Dump Processing Project, confirmed that the shipment of plant components will proceed until all parts are delivered. "We are in the process of relocating the plant into Zimbabwe. This will continue until every component is on-site. After completing the civil works and structural elements, we will proceed with installation and commissioning, leading to the start of production," Murinzi stated.
Kamativi dump estimated at 25 million tonnesThe Kamativi dump is estimated to hold about 25 million tonnes of material, with an annual capacity of 70,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate. As of now, 10 containers have reached the Kamativi Lithium dump site. The installation will be managed by the plant's design and manufacturing company, in collaboration with Bravura's local engineering team for skills transfer in management and maintenance.
