Grey Earth Resources chrome mine aerial view
Gwanda District · Zimbabwe

Chrome. Gold.
Ferrochrome.

Grey Earth Resources is developing Zimbabwe's vertically integrated chrome and gold platform — active mining and processing operations in Gwanda District, with a defined roadmap to ferrochrome beneficiation and export.

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15K
t/month target run-rate
15K
t/month target run-rate
GOLD
via heap leaching
3K
t/month phase 1 planned
Grey Earth Resources processing infrastructure
4 Core
Operations
About the Company

Operating Discipline.
Long-Term Vision.

Grey Earth Resources is building Zimbabwe's integrated chrome and gold platform — active mining and processing operations today, with a clear roadmap to ferrochrome smelting and downstream value addition.

Near-Term Production

Lumpy chrome and wash plant operations delivering immediate revenue and feedstock for downstream processing.

Gold Recovery

Open cast and underground gold mining with heap leaching provides a diversified production base alongside chrome.

Value Addition Path

Planned ferrochrome smelting will use internal chrome feedstock — capturing downstream margin while reducing exposure to spot ore prices.
Why Grey Earth Resources

Built To Go
The Distance.

Integrated Value Chain

One company. Mine to market. Chrome ore through washing, processing and planned smelting — controlling the full value chain.

Diversified Commodities

Chrome and gold provide complementary revenue streams — chrome feeds the smelting strategy while gold delivers near-term production income.

Local Partnerships

Built on the ground in Gwanda District. Genuine community partnerships and direct support for small-scale Zimbabwean miners.

Expansion Strategy

Ferrochrome smelting using internal chrome feedstock is the next planned stage — capturing downstream margin while securing supply.

Chrome Mining

Lumpy ore · 15K t/mo
→

Wash Plant

Concentrate · 15K t/mo
→

Gold Operations

Open cast · Underground · Heap leach
→

Ferrochrome Smelting

Planned · 3K t/mo
Operations

Current &
Planned Activity

A focused operating model built around near-term chrome and gold production, with capacity targets and a clear downstream expansion path.

Open pit chrome mining
Active Operation

Lumpy Chrome Mining

Production of lumpy chrome ore for direct sale and future internal feedstock requirements for the planned ferrochrome smelting stage.

Open Cast Direct Sale Target: 15,000 t/month
15K
t/mo
Chrome wash plant
Active Operation

Chrome Fines Washing

Wash plants convert mining chips and fines into marketable chrome concentrate, strengthening recovery and improving the value of mined material.

Wash Plant Chrome Concentrate Target: 15,000 t/month
15K
t/mo
Gold mining activity
Active Operation

Gold Mining & Heap Leaching

Open cast and underground gold mining are part of the current operating base, supported by heap leaching for practical recovery from suitable ore.

Open Cast Underground Heap Leach
Au
Ferrochrome smelting facility
Planned Expansion

Ferrochrome Smelting

Planned smelting capacity will use internal lumpy chrome feedstock to support downstream value addition while controlling supply risk.

Ferrochrome Value Addition 3,000 t/month
3K
t/mo
Leadership

A Team of Experts
You Can Trust

Our leadership brings decades of combined experience in mining, technology, and sustainable operations.

Matthew Tambling

Matthew Tambling

Managing Director
Founder and Managing Director of Grey Earth Resources, bringing over two decades of experience across mining, mineral processing, construction materials, and project development in Zimbabwe and the broader Southern African region. His expertise spans alluvial and hard rock gold, lithium production, wash plant operations, and exploration assessment. Since 2025, Matthew has overseen concurrent mining and processing operations recovering alluvial gold and producing lumpy lithium, while continuing to evaluate new resource opportunities across Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Johnson Virukai

Johnson Virukai

Operations Director
Johnson brings over 25 years of mining experience spanning exploration, production, processing, and market development across multiple minerals. His career includes senior roles as Mine Manager and Operations Director, including founding and directing chrome and gold operations producing thousands of tonnes per month. At Grey Earth Resources, Johnson leads the setup of wash plant operations, mine economics and viability assessment, and liaison with regulatory bodies and local communities.
Magofa Gwizo

Magofa Gwizo

Director
Magofa holds a Master's degree in Management and Leadership and a National Diploma in Mining, Geology, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy. His career includes senior leadership across ferrochrome smelting, gold refining, and mine operations in Zimbabwe and Central Africa — including Director General of a 30,000 tpm open pit gold operation in Burundi and Chief Operating Officer of an 8MVA ferrochrome smelting complex. He currently consults on mineral commodities quality inspection for major international trading groups.
Why Zimbabwe Chrome

One Of The World's
Great Chrome Belts.

Zimbabwe sits on some of the largest and highest-grade chrome resources on the planet. The Great Dyke — one of the world's most significant layered intrusions — runs directly through Matabeleland, making Gwanda District a strategically located base for chrome and gold extraction with direct access to regional and international export routes.

World-Class Chrome Resources

Zimbabwe holds some of the world's largest high-grade chromite reserves, concentrated along the Great Dyke geological formation running through Matabeleland.

Strategic Export Position

Direct road access to South African ports and regional chrome trading routes, with growing direct export relationships with Asian and Middle Eastern buyers.

Beneficiation Policy Support

Zimbabwe's national minerals policy actively supports in-country value addition — making ferrochrome smelting a strategically aligned investment, not just a commercial one.

Gold & Chrome Combination

Gwanda District is one of the few areas where chrome and gold mineralisation overlap — giving Grey Earth a diversified commodity base within a single operating geography.
Export Capability

Commodities &
Target Markets.

Grey Earth Resources produces lumpy chrome ore and chrome concentrate for international sale, with gold recovery providing a parallel revenue stream. Ferrochrome becomes the primary export product once smelting capacity is commissioned.

Lumpy Chrome Ore

Direct sale, 15,000 t/month target
Active

Chrome Concentrate

Wash plant output, 15,000 t/month target
Active

Gold

Open cast, underground and heap leach recovery
Active

Ferrochrome

Planned smelter output, 3,000 t/month target
Planned

Target Markets

🇨🇳

China

Primary chrome ore and concentrate market
🇿🇦

South Africa

Regional chrome and gold offtake
🇮🇳

India

Ferrochrome and chrome concentrate target
🇦🇪

UAE

Trading hub for broader Middle East and Asia
Growth Roadmap

Expansion
Timeline.

2025

Foundation Operations

Lumpy chrome mining, chrome fines washing and gold operations established and producing across Gwanda District.
2026

Capacity Expansion

Scaling chrome mining and concentrate output toward capacity targets. Gold recovery optimisation through heap leaching. Infrastructure investment to support smelter development.
2027

Smelter Development

Ferrochrome smelting infrastructure commissioned. Internal chrome feedstock provides supply security and margin capture.
2028+

Export Expansion

Ferrochrome production at scale for international markets. Continued exploration and resource expansion across the district.
Grey Earth Resources community engagement
Community & CSR

Partnering With
Local Operators

Grey Earth Resources aims to stand alongside small-scale miners as a committed partner in sustainable growth, helping local operators improve productivity, safety and long-term community outcomes. Rather than extracting value alone, Grey Earth invests in people and local capacity — focused on formalising artisanal operations, creating stable livelihoods and supporting rural communities where mining can become a genuine engine for shared prosperity.

Small-Scale Miner Support

Technical assistance for local chrome miners, reliable access to consumables and operational support, and guaranteed offtake structures where suitable.

Safety & Capability

Modern machinery and safer operating practices, practical training across mining and processing activity, and support systems that help improve productivity.

Rural Development

Formalising artisanal and small-scale operations, creating stable livelihoods around mining activity, and building local capacity through practical partnerships.
Sustainability

ESG &
Commitments.

Local

Employment First

Prioritising Zimbabwean workers and contractors at all operational sites, creating sustainable local livelihoods.
100%

Sites Rehabilitated

Progressive rehabilitation of mined land with commitment to restoring affected areas to productive use following extraction.
Zero

Safety Target

Zero lost-time injuries as the operational safety target across all chrome, gold and processing sites.
ASM

Community Support

Formalising and supporting artisanal and small-scale miners through technical assistance, offtake and training partnerships.
Contact

Project &
Partnership Enquiries

For offtake enquiries, investment discussions, partnership proposals or operational matters — contact the Grey Earth Resources team directly.

Phone
+263 71 540 7870
WhatsApp
+263 71 540 7870
Email
info@greyearthresources.com
Operations Location

Gwanda District

Chrome & Gold Operations — Matabeleland South

Ferrochrome Smelting

Planned downstream facility — Site TBC
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