Bikita Minerals launches safety month.
Bikita Minerals, a subsidiary of the Sinomine Group has officially launched the 2025 Safety at its mine offices. The initiative, led by Managing Director, Mr Xuedong Gong underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of safety and preparedness among its workforce and surrounding communities. The Sinomine Group Safety Month is running under the theme “Safety Awareness for all, Emergency skills for everyone, identify risks around us.” Throughout June, Bikita Minerals has scheduled a series of activities designed to reinforce safety protocols and hazard awareness: Bikita Minerals Safety Manager Ms Martha Simango said in 2024 the company recorded zero fatalities and this was achieved through trainings of employees, visitors and interns. The department also undertook safety campaigns to educate and raise awareness among its employees. Furthermore, Bikita Minerals received no citations for environmental regulation breaches from the Environmental Management Agency in 2024, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship Safety is key for Bikita Minerals and the company is committed to provide a safe environment for its employees and the surrounding communities. The company adheres to the stipulated regulations on mining and the environment. Furthermore, Bikita Minerals received no citations for environmental regulation breaches from the Environmental Management Agency in 2024, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship.Bikita Minerals, a subsidiary of the Sinomine Group has officially launched the 2025 Safety at its mine offices. The initiative, led by Managing Director, Mr Xuedong Gong underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of safety and preparedness among its workforce and surrounding communities. The Sinomine Group Safety Month is running under the theme “Safety Awareness for all, Emergency skills for everyone, identify risks around us.” Throughout June, Bikita Minerals has scheduled a series of activities designed to reinforce safety protocols and hazard awareness: Bikita Minerals Safety Manager Ms Martha Simango said in 2024 the company recorded zero fatalities and this was achieved through trainings of employees, visitors and interns. The department also undertook safety campaigns to educate and raise awareness among its employees. Furthermore, Bikita Minerals received no citations for environmental regulation breaches from the Environmental Management Agency in 2024, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship Safety is key for Bikita Minerals and the company is committed to provide a safe environment for its employees and the surrounding communities. The company adheres to the stipulated regulations on mining and the environment. Furthermore, Bikita Minerals received no citations for environmental regulation breaches from the Environmental Management Agency in 2024, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Bikita Minerals Awarded Mining Industry Mover Award for sustainability
Bikita Minerals is proud to be one of the few mining companies to be included in the ESG Network Zimbabwe and Sustainability Yearbook 2024 and to be the only lithium company awarded the Responsible Mining and Clean Energy Champion award. To secure an Industry Mover Award, a company must achieve a score within the top 15% of their industry and register the strongest year-on-year improvement in their industry. To be listed in the ESG Network Zimbabwe and Sustainability Yearbook, companies must score within the top 15% of their industry and must achieve an ESG Score within 30% of their industry’s top performing company. A total of 50 companies from the Mining and Metals industry took part in the 2024 ESG Sustainability Indices corporate assessment. Bikita minerals achieved an overall 60% score for its integrated management approach to sustainability and its disclosures and performance across environmental, social and governance pillars. This is a marked improvement on the the company’s 2023 score of 48%. Collen Nikisi, Bikita Minerals Public Relations and CSR Officer, said, “Our notable achievement is testament to our commitment to and progress in embedding sustainability into the way we work. At Bikita Minerals, we aspire to become an industry leader in Environmental Social Governance (ESG), producing minerals that sustain livelihoods beyond mining.” “We must give kudos to our Mananging Director Xuedong Gong a recipient of the ESG Business leadership award and to our employees for this award as it is a focused and collective effort to deliver on our commitment to create a better future for all our stakeholders,” added Nikisi. The ESG Network Zimbabwe Corporate Sustainability Assessment provides detailed ESG benchmarking insight
WHAT A MILESTONE! 365 days zero lost time injuries + 3.3 million fatality free shifts
Bikita Minerals recorded 365 days fatality-free shifts and without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). This achievement follows increased performance monitoring of SHE mechanisms after a fatality occurred in 2023. Following the December 2024 Zero Harm achievement, Bikita Minerals has escalated its efforts through an aggressive SHE culture change campaign with the goal of moving the organisation from the stance of “thriving to achieve” towards an outlook of “thriving to sustain Zero Harm”. This is underscored by a transition in theme from Zero Harm is Possible to Zero Harm is Sustainable. Bikita Minerals Safety manager Martha Simango said the company focus is now on personal ownership of the zero principles at an individual and departmental level. “The new leadership in the department led by Vice General Manager Zheng Neng and Zhang Jia are at the forefront of a campaign moving the company’s focus , attitudes, beliefs and practices away from mere compliance and towards personal ownership of the Zero Harm principles at an individual level” “As a result, focus is being placed on enhancing staff knowledge and education about potential hazards, as well as their features and consequences. This is because environmental stewardship and health consciousness are only practiced sustainably when they become embodied in the hearts and minds of people who comprehend their basics and consciously accept them for themselves”, said Simango. The Safety department has in the past year conducted capacity development initiatives, targeting all levels of the origination’s structures, such as sessions on BSHEMC, training for SHE Representatives, leadership-focused courses including SHE Philosophy and Internal Auditing, the SHE Masterclass, SHE Coordinator, and Emergency Coordinator sessions which has closed any knowledge gaps employees had faced prior to the campaign. While the momentous achievement of 365 fatality and injury free shifts has been attained, this is only the beginning. Bikita Minerals maintains that SHE is a process of continuous improvement and learning and remains committed to the long-term protection of the environment as well as the health and happiness of i
Workers Day celebrated at Bikita Minerals through sport
Bikita Minerals celebrated the International Workers Day through various sporting activities that include walkathon, marathon, soccer, netball, pool and darts. The events were aimed at enhancing the wellness of the 1360 employees at Bikita Minerals. In a speech read on his behalf Bikita Minerals Vice General manager Mr Jiang said the employer appreciated the work being done by each employee at the mine. Mr Jiang said during the past year the company faced various challenges such as global market competition, but the company managed to increase production, record zero accidents in safety and environmental protection. “Whether they are brothers on the frontline, sweating under the scorching sun in the mines, or the colleagues in the office staying up late to work overtime to ensure the progress of the project, I am deeply moved by everyone’s efforts. You have proved with your actions that ordinary work can also lead to extraordinary achievements. You are the most invaluable asset of the company, he said. Bikita Minerals Mine Manager Mr Mwanza said the employee is an important stakeholder for the organisation and the employee contribution is always valuable. “We want to appreciate the great work that our employer, Sinomine, Bikita Minerals has been doing and continues to do for us as the employees. The company has increased the number of employees five times more since they came through in 2022 and to date, we have 1360 employees directly employed by the company and we have 180 females. The number of females increased from five females to 180 females to date, “he said. Management representative Mr Thomas Mufumi encouraged workers to work in harmoniously and invest in the wellbeing of their families. Employee representative Mr Rodrick Tavarwisa said the May Day was an important day for honouring women and men who work hard every day. “We appreciate our employer for giving us the jobs and I encourage all the employees to work hard and to adhere to the rules and regulations of our employer avoid absenteeism and stealing at work,” Mr Tavarwisa said. Bikita Minerals offered the employees free medical consultation and its partners Nyaradzo, FBC Health, Zimnat Life also graced the occasion. International Workers Day is celebrated in over 80 countries in Zimbabwe with the aim of honouring each and every worker and to appreciate the sacrifices they make each and every day
Gong Appointed Chair of Lithium Producers
Local lithium companies have appointed Bikita Minerals Managing Director Xuedong Gong as the new Chairperson of Lithium Producers Association under the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe. The Lithium miners overwhelmingly endorsed Xuedong Gong at a meeting held in Harare, month ago. Entities involved in the initiative include Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, Sabi Star Mine, Gwanda Lithium, Sinomine Bikita Minerals, Kamativi Lithium, Bravura, Kuvimba and Global Lithium Resources. The Lithium Producers Association is an affiliate of Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe, and its mandate is to enhance communication between the lithium miners and local stakeholders including the Government while safeguarding the rights and interests of its members. Mr. Gong has 23 years of experience in mining and smelting engineering project management and production management in the non-ferrous metal industry. He is a professor-level senior engineer and holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelors in Engineering, among many other certificates and qualifications that he attained throughout his career.
Bikita Minerals women celebrate International Women’s Day with financial literacy focus
International Women’s Day is commemorated on the 8th of March worldwide and this year’s theme was “For all women and girls, rights, equality and empowerment.” Addressing female employees at the inaugural Bikita Minerals International Women’s Day commemorations Vice General Manager Mr Li Wen said women are the backbone of the company’s operations, the driving force behind the company’s success, and the embodiment of grace under pressure. “Whether on the front lines of production, in the boardroom, or in countless roles you fulfill, you have demonstrated excellence, leadership and unwavering commitment to our shared goals. Beyond your professional contributions, you balance the demands of work and family with remarkable poise, inspiring us all, “he said. Mr Li Wen added that the company believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and the company is committed to fostering an environment where every woman can thrive, grow and achieve her full potential. Vice General Manager, Mrs Makausi said female employees constitute 20percent of its workforce and the number has been growing significantly over the last 3 years which is a testament of Sinomine commitment to gender inclusivity and accelerating progress for women. She said the company’s goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. ” We recognise that women face unique challenges in the workplace and beyond, and we are committed to providing opportunities for growth, development and advancement,” she said. The event also had presentations from Old Mutual representative Mr Darrean Bhene who spoke about Estate planning and investment and representatives from Stanbic Bank, spoke about financial literacy and personal finance for women. Dr Mungwari made a presentation on mental health issues and etiquette and grooming. The event was attended by over 200 people.
