Zonke.All of it.
A full-service mining firm offering expertise and technical support along the whole life cycle of your mining venture — from exploration to the market.
Mining in Zimbabwe is full of opportunity — and full of steps. Too many good claims stall between the geology, the paperwork, the funding and the buyer.
Zonke — “all” — was founded to close those gaps. Our extensive knowledge of the local context, and the networks we have developed, put us in a unique position to get the most value out of every administrative process and mining operation.
Joint ventures
A joint venture pools capital and skill sets, shares risk and builds long-term strategic relationships. We partner firms on large precious and base mineral projects to accelerate development and diversify risk.
Mining consultancy
For small-scale miners, we put mining professionals to work discovering, setting up and running your mine at a fraction of the cost of full-time staff — saving you time, money and regulatory hassle.
We understand.
Every mining concern has its eye on the bottom line, and our fees and approach reflect that. We bring a fresh perspective, state-of-the-art technical know-how and services for mines of every size and classification.
Our knowledge is your best asset.
How we work.
- Listen
We start with your goals, your ground and your budget — not a template.
- Assess
Geology, legal status and commercial potential, reviewed honestly.
- Build
A clear plan through each stage, with one team accountable for delivery.
- Stay
We remain beside you through operations and sales, long after setup.
The team.
Geologists, engineers and legal specialists — registered professionals, all on one side of the table.
Technical Director
Runs the technical side of every Zonke project — identifying lucrative projects, due diligence and joint-venture partners.
Honours in Geology (University of Zimbabwe). Exploration and mining geology across Namibia, South Africa, Angola, the DRC and Zimbabwe — gold, diamonds, manganese, lithium, uranium and PGMs.
Chief Geologist
A decade of mining and exploration experience on gold, base metals and diamonds, including offshore diamond exploration in Namibia.
Former resource and database manager responsible for QAQC, ore reserve estimation and modelling; senior exploration geologist on consulting projects; lectures structural geology at the University of Zimbabwe.
Mine Engineer
Mine machinery, materials handling and open-pit fleet optimisation for productivity.
Bachelor’s and master’s in Mining Engineering (University of Zimbabwe, University of Zambia). Platinum and gold mining experience; lectures mining engineering and consults on artisanal and small-scale mining projects.
Geologist
Leads our lithium project work in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
Honours in Geology from the University of Zimbabwe.
Legal Practitioner
Keeps every claim, licence and agreement on a sound legal footing.
Registered legal practitioner; former state counsel and four years in anti-corruption and transparency work. Holds a Resource Evaluation Certificate from the Zimbabwe School of Mines.
