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Executive Summary

Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd is a Zimbabwe-registered chrome ore mining and beneficiation business built to supply washed lumpy chrome ore, run-of-mine chrome ore, and chrome concentrate to smelters and export traders that need dependable tonnage, stable grade, and predictable delivery. Our first claim is near Shurugwi in Midlands Province, and our operations base and office are in Gweru, placing us inside the country’s core chrome corridor and close to the buyers we intend to serve.

We are structured as a formal Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd with ZIMRA tax registration already completed and mining rights in the process of being formalised on the initial claim. The business is led by the founder, a 7-year chrome mining and mineral trading operator, supported by Morgan Kim, a qualified accountant with 10 years of mining finance and project accounting experience; Avery Singh, a mining engineer with 8 years in open-pit operations; and Alex Chen, a plant supervisor with 6 years of wash plant and crushing circuit experience.

The commercial opportunity we are executing

Our market is not speculative. We are selling into established ferrochrome smelters around Kwekwe, Gweru, and Selous, as well as export trading houses moving chrome through Beitbridge and Maputo. These buyers purchase in commercial lots, need reliable feedstock, and are willing to pay for consistency, which is exactly where our operating model is strongest.

The company exists to close a persistent gap in the market: many small chrome suppliers can produce ore, but they cannot consistently deliver the same grade, the same moisture profile, or the same logistics discipline. Midlands Chrome Mining is built to solve that problem with on-site beneficiation, formal contracts, and a production plan that prioritises repeat buyers over one-off sales.

:::reassure Investor relevance
Our value proposition is already anchored to measurable demand and bankable operating discipline.

• Registered Zimbabwean operating company
• Defined claim location near Shurugwi
• Office and coordination base in Gweru
• Buyer focus on smelters and export traders
• Product mix designed for recurring industrial demand
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Headline financial case

The financial model projects USD 1,320,000 in revenue in Year 1, rising to USD 2,639,934 in Year 3 and USD 3,959,901 in Year 5. Gross margin is held at 50.0% throughout the five-year horizon, and the business moves from a Year 1 net loss of USD -73,500 to profitability in Year 2, with net income reaching USD 773,710 by Year 5.

Break-even is reached at approximately Month 24, with annual break-even revenue of USD 1,467,000. That timing reflects a realistic commissioning and ramp-up phase for a chrome mine that is building throughput, stabilising plant performance, and deepening buyer relationships while preserving control over cash and quality.

At a glance

Metric	Value
Business name	Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd
Location	Shurugwi and Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe
Core products	Washed lumpy chrome ore, ROM chrome ore, chrome concentrate
Year 1 revenue	USD 1,320,000
Year 3 revenue	USD 2,639,934
Year 5 revenue	USD 3,959,901
Gross margin	50.0%
Break-even timing	Approximately Month 24
Funding required	USD 350,000
Equity contribution	USD 70,000
Debt principal	USD 280,000

Funding ask and capital structure

We are seeking USD 350,000 in total funding to fully launch and stabilise the operation. The structure is intentionally balanced, with USD 70,000 contributed by the founder and USD 280,000 requested as debt capital over 5 years at 12.5%, giving the business enough runway to absorb early ramp-up pressure without compromising production continuity.

Our Year 1 sales base and margin profile support this capital structure. The model shows a Year 2 operating cash flow of USD 147,738 and a Year 5 operating cash flow of USD 773,210, which gives lenders and equity partners a clear path to repayment, capital recovery, and upside participation as throughput expands.

Why this business is financeable

Midlands Chrome Mining is not a speculative claim-holding exercise. It is a production business built around controlled extraction, on-site washing, transparent assay communication, and scheduled deliveries to buyers who already consume chrome every week.

The combination of a compliant company structure, a defined Midlands location, a practical product mix, and a management team with direct mining and finance experience gives this project a strong execution base. Morgan Kim protects the numbers, Avery Singh protects the tonnes, and Alex Chen protects plant performance, while the founder maintains direct control over strategy, buyer contracts, and expansion decisions.

:::tip What the investor is backing
The capital is funding a working chrome platform, not just a mining right.

• Plant and site readiness
• Product consistency through washing and grading
• Buyer confidence through assays and scheduled dispatch
• Working capital protection during ramp-up
• A path from Year 1 loss to Year 2 profit and beyond
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By Year 5, Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd is projected to be generating USD 3,959,901 in annual revenue with a net profit of USD 773,710 and closing cash of USD 1,476,969. That is the commercial outcome we are building toward: a mid-tier Zimbabwean chrome supplier with formal controls, repeat customers, and measurable earnings growth.

Company Description

Legal Identity, Ownership, and Registration

Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd is a Zimbabwe-registered Private Limited Company operating in the chrome mining and beneficiation sector. Our principal claim is located near Shurugwi in Midlands Province, and our main operations base and office are in Gweru, which gives us access to the core chrome belt, regional transport routes, and established industrial buyers across central Zimbabwe.

We were established to build a disciplined, contract-driven chrome supply business that can consistently deliver run-of-mine ore, washed lumpy chrome, and chrome concentrate to smelters and traders that need reliable tonnage and grade. Our company has already completed registration with the relevant authorities, including ZIMRA tax registration, and we are formalising mining rights on the initial claim to support legally compliant production and sales.

The business is structured to operate as a formal, bankable mining company rather than an informal pit operator. That structure matters to our buyers, lenders, and equity partners because it supports traceable production, documented compliance, and enforceable supply relationships.

What Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd Does

We mine under-utilised chrome claims, process the ore through washing and grading, and supply products that meet the needs of ferrochrome smelters and export traders. Our commercial focus is on delivering consistent quality, predictable volumes, and professional logistics in a market where small miners often struggle to match those standards.

Our operating model is built around three revenue streams:

• Run-of-mine chrome ore for buyers that can process material upstream
• Washed lumpy chrome ore for smelters that need tighter grade control and reduced impurities
• Chrome concentrate recovered from tailings for value uplift and additional yield

Our main product is washed lumpy chrome because it gives us the best balance of price, recovery, and buyer acceptance. We use an on-site wash plant to control moisture, improve sizing, and reduce the variability that often undermines trust between small miners and industrial buyers.

The business serves established ferrochrome smelters around Kwekwe, Gweru, and Selous, as well as export trading houses moving chrome through Beitbridge and Maputo. These customers buy in volumes that suit contract supply, typically in lots of 500 tonnes to 5,000 tonnes, and they value consistent feedstock that keeps furnaces operating without interruption.

Our commercial promise is simple: we supply chrome ore that buyers can plan around, with documented quality, scheduled delivery, and direct accountability from mine to market.

Mission, Positioning, and Market Role

Our mission is to become a reliable mid-tier chrome supplier in Zimbabwe by combining disciplined mining, practical beneficiation, and transparent customer service. We are not positioning Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd as a speculative claim holder or a single-shipment trader. We are building a production business with repeat customers, measurable output, and room for controlled expansion.

We exist to close a specific gap in the market. Many informal and semi-formal chrome suppliers can produce ore, but they cannot consistently deliver the same grade, the same load size, or the same communication standard. We solve that problem by running a more structured operation, supported by an on-site wash plant, a professional office base in Gweru, and management systems that keep buyers informed.

Our positioning is built around four points of differentiation:

• Quality control through controlled washing and grading
• Delivery reliability through scheduled dispatch planning and haulage coordination
• Commercial transparency through assay results and buyer communication
• Operational discipline through formal contracts, compliance, and record keeping

This positioning gives us a stronger foundation with smelters and traders that are under pressure to secure dependable raw material. It also supports future financing because investors can track production, margins, and working capital requirements against a visible asset base.

Ownership Structure and Key Control

The founder is the majority shareholder and retains direct oversight of strategy, major buyer relationships, and claim-level decisions. This concentration of control is intentional at the current stage of the business, because chrome mining requires fast commercial responses, hands-on oversight, and close management of operational risk.

The company is led by a compact management team with direct sector experience. The founder has 7 years of experience in contract mining and mineral trading in Zimbabwe, including managing small chrome pits and negotiating offtake agreements with smelters. That commercial background is central to how we source ore, sequence production, and manage sales.

Our operating leadership is supported by:

• Morgan Kim, our Finance and Administration Manager, a qualified accountant with 10 years of experience in mining finance and project accounting, including work with a mid-tier gold producer. Morgan manages budgeting, cost control, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Avery Singh, our Operations Manager, a mining engineer with 8 years’ experience in open-pit operations and small-scale chrome and gold projects. Avery is responsible for mine planning, production scheduling, and safety.
• Alex Chen, our Plant Supervisor, with 6 years of experience running mobile wash plants and crushing circuits for chrome and alluvial operations. Alex ensures the plant runs efficiently and meets grade requirements.

This structure gives Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd a balance of commercial leadership, financial discipline, and site-level operational control. It also reduces dependence on informal decision-making, which is a common weakness in small mining ventures.

Location Advantage and Operating Base

Our Gweru base is a practical advantage because it sits close to our Shurugwi claim and the core customer corridor in Midlands Province. From this position, we can manage site logistics, supervise compliance, and move product toward local smelters or regional export routes without building an unnecessarily complex overhead structure.

The proximity to established buyers in Kwekwe, Gweru, and Selous also shortens our sales cycle. Buyers can visit the site, review stockpiles, inspect processing conditions, and validate product quality before entering into trial loads or longer-term supply arrangements.

Our initial geographic focus is deliberate. We are concentrating on a tractable operating footprint where transport, buyer access, and regulatory engagement are all manageable, while still supporting scale over time.

:::tip Operational focus
We are keeping the first phase tight and controllable:

• One primary claim near Shurugwi
• One main operations office in Gweru
• One core buyer corridor serving Midlands and regional export channels
• One integrated process flow from mining to washing to delivery
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Long-Term Growth Direction

Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd is being built to expand in phases. The company’s immediate priority is to stabilise production, establish repeat supply relationships, and prove that our operational model can deliver consistent chrome volumes with reliable quality.

As the business matures, we intend to add capacity through a second shift, improved beneficiation, and potentially additional claims or joint ventures. That approach allows us to improve recovery rates, strengthen supply security, and broaden our customer base without losing operational control.

Our five-year direction is to evolve from a single-claim producer into a recognised mid-tier supplier with stronger plant utilisation, broader offtake coverage, and a more diversified product mix. That growth path is aligned with the economics of chrome mining in Zimbabwe, where dependable supply, grade consistency, and formalised relationships often matter more than size alone.

:::reassure Investment readiness
Midlands Chrome Mining (Pvt) Ltd already has the core elements investors look for in a mining platform:

• A registered Zimbabwean corporate structure
• A defined operating location in Midlands Province
• A clear product set with industrial demand
• A management team with mining, finance, and plant experience
• A focused route to scale through controlled production growth
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Our company description is therefore straightforward. We are a Zimbabwean chrome mining business in formation and early execution, structured to mine, wash, and sell chrome ore to industrial buyers who require dependable supply. Every part of the business, from the claim near Shurugwi to the office in Gweru, is aligned to that purpose.

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The remaining 9 sections of this document cover:

• Products and Services
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• SWOT Analysis
• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• Management and Organization
• Operating Plan
• Financial Plan and Projections
• Funding Request

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