Mr Adrian Tawanda Mhondiwa, Director of the Metallurgical Research Institute and Mining & Mineral Beneficiation Cluster Leader at SIRDC, presented on Metallurgical Innovations in Small-Scale Mining at the Young Miners Foundation (YMF) 16th Great Stone Summit in Masvingo. The presentation showcased SIRDC’s innovative technologies, research capabilities, consultancy services, and training programmes designed to enhance mineral recovery, operational efficiency, value addition, and sustainable beneficiation, while empowering young miners with practical solutions for responsible and environmentally conscious mining.


