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Executive Summary

Mazwi Mining Services (Private) Limited is a Kwekwe-based contract mining company serving gold, chrome, limestone, and quarry operators across Zimbabwe’s Midlands, Mashonaland West, and Matabeleland South mining belts. We provide open-pit contract mining, drilling and blasting, load-and-haul, ore haulage, and mine planning support for producers that need reliable tonnage without carrying the cost and risk of a full in-house fleet.

Our business is designed for mine owners operating between 5,000 and 80,000 tonnes per month who need production stability, better safety control, and tighter cost visibility. We are structured to win recurring site contracts by combining fleet capacity, technical supervision, and disciplined execution under one accountable contractor.

The Commercial Opportunity We Are Targeting

Zimbabwe’s mid-tier and small-scale mining segment continues to struggle with equipment downtime, inconsistent production, and weak operational control. Many owners have mineral rights and market access, but not the balance sheet to buy excavators, dump trucks, drill rigs, and workshop support, which creates a strong opening for outsourced contract mining.

Mazwi Mining Services is positioned to capture that demand in the country’s most active mining corridors. Our addressable market includes at least 100 viable small to mid-tier producers, with 30 to 40 actively seeking professional contract mining support at any given time.

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Our customer base is concentrated in:

• Kwekwe
• Gweru
• Shurugwi
• Kadoma
• Chegutu
• Zvishavane

These are the operating belts where owners value quick mobilisation, reliable output, and one contractor responsible for production performance.
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Why Mazwi Mining Services Wins

We are not a truck-only business and not a casual earthmoving operator. Mazwi Mining Services delivers a turnkey production service that includes drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, supervision, and planning support, which reduces interface risk for clients and improves consistency on site.

Our leadership team gives the company practical credibility. I lead the business as founder and managing director, supported by Dakota Reyes, a chartered accountant with eight years’ experience in mining and construction finance, Taylor Nguyen, a mining engineer with twelve years in contract mining operations, Drew Martinez, a heavy equipment mechanic with fifteen years’ experience, and Sam Patel, a business development and contracts manager with ten years in mining sales and procurement relationships.

The operating model is simple: we mobilise the right fleet, control the shift discipline, and keep production visible to the client. That combination is especially valuable to mines that need measurable tonnes moved and cannot afford repeated stoppages or poor reporting.

Funding Ask and Capital Structure

We are seeking USD 400,000 in external funding to complete fleet mobilisation and working capital readiness. I am contributing USD 80,000 in founder equity, bringing total launch capital to USD 480,000.

This funding is directed into productive capacity and liquidity protection. It is designed to secure the first contract cycle, support equipment readiness, and carry the business through early mobilisation while receivables normalise.

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The capital structure is supported by strong operating cash generation and a conservative balance of debt and equity. The business is designed to remain liquid while growing.
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Headline Financial Performance

Mazwi Mining Services is forecast to generate USD 2,100,000 in Year 1 revenue, rising to USD 2,953,125 in Year 3 and USD 3,620,654 by Year 5. Gross margin is projected at 62.9% across the model, with Year 1 EBITDA of USD 876,000 and Year 1 net income of USD 591,280.

Break-even is reached within Month 1 in the model, with annual break-even revenue of USD 862,273. That gives the business a wide margin of safety and a strong base for servicing debt, funding operations, and expanding the contract portfolio.

At a glance

• Business name: Mazwi Mining Services (Private) Limited
• Base: Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
• Business model: Contract mining and technical support
• Year 1 revenue: USD 2,100,000
• Year 3 revenue: USD 2,953,125
• Year 5 revenue: USD 3,620,654
• Gross margin: 62.9%
• Year 1 net income: USD 591,280
• Break-even timing: Month 1
• Total funding required: USD 480,000

What This Means for an Investor or Lender

The investment case is anchored in recurring contract demand, repeatable service delivery, and a cost structure that scales more slowly than revenue. Our client base needs output, and we are built to deliver that output with a professional mining services platform that can grow from initial contracts into a multi-site regional business.

The first phase is focused on stabilising three core contracts, building reliable site performance, and converting operational delivery into long-term relationships. From there, Mazwi Mining Services can expand into additional mines, deepen technical services, and grow fleet utilisation without changing the core business model.

:::tip Why this matters now
Mazwi Mining Services is entering a market where the pain points are already clear:

• equipment shortages
• weak supervision
• inconsistent production
• safety and compliance pressure
• high downtime costs

Our service offering converts those pain points into a paid operational solution.
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Mazwi Mining Services is therefore a focused Zimbabwean mining contractor with a defined market, a credible operating team, and a financially attractive launch profile. The company is built to turn production gaps at small and mid-tier mines into durable revenue, strong cash flow, and a scalable asset-backed business.

Company Description

Mazwi Mining Services (Private) Limited

Mazwi Mining Services (Private) Limited is a Zimbabwean private limited company based in Kwekwe and built to serve the country’s active gold, chrome, limestone, and quarry operations. We are positioned as a contract mining partner for small and mid-tier producers that need reliable production capacity without taking on the cost, downtime, and compliance burden of owning a full mining fleet.

We operate across Midlands, Mashonaland West, and Matabeleland South, with Kwekwe as our main base because it gives us fast access to the gold and chrome belts and strong logistics links via the Harare–Bulawayo corridor. From this location, we can mobilise equipment, labour, technical staff, and support vehicles quickly to client sites in Kwekwe, Gweru, Shurugwi, Kadoma, Chegutu, and surrounding mining areas.

Our Business Structure and Ownership

Mazwi Mining Services is registered as a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) in Zimbabwe. That structure gives us the governance discipline, liability separation, and operational credibility expected by lenders, suppliers, and mining clients who need an accountable contractor on site.

Ownership is currently structured as follows:

Owner	Equity Stake	Position in Business
Founder and Managing Director	70%	Strategic leadership, operations oversight, client management
Local strategic partner	30%	Sector relationships, commercial support, market access

This ownership mix reflects both operational control and market access. My 70% holding keeps management decisive and aligned with long-term performance, while the 30% partner stake strengthens our ability to win contracts through established mining relationships and local credibility.

Founding Purpose and Mission

I founded Mazwi Mining Services to solve a persistent production problem in Zimbabwe’s small and mid-tier mining sector. Many mine owners have ore bodies, permits, and market access, but they do not have the capital base to buy and maintain heavy equipment or employ a full technical team.

Our mission is to provide professional, safe, and production-driven contract mining services that help our clients improve tonnage, reduce downtime, and stay compliant with environmental and safety requirements. We exist to turn fragmented, unreliable mining operations into disciplined production systems that can generate stable cash flow.

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Mazwi Mining Services is not dependent on a single narrow service line. We generate revenue from open-pit contract mining, drilling and blasting, ore haulage, and technical support, which gives us multiple entry points into the same client base.
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What We Do for Mining Clients

Mazwi Mining Services delivers integrated contract mining services to operators who produce between 5,000 and 80,000 tonnes per month and do not want the expense of owning a complete fleet. Our clients are typically Zimbabwean mining entrepreneurs, local companies, and regional operators managing gold, chrome, limestone, and quarry concessions.

We support clients through the full production chain, including:

• Open-pit contract mining
• Drilling and blasting
• Load-and-haul operations
• Ore haulage to ROM pads and plants
• Mine planning support
• Site supervision and production reporting

Our commercial advantage is that clients can outsource the difficult parts of mining to one accountable contractor. Instead of coordinating multiple vendors for drilling, hauling, and planning, they get a single team responsible for production delivery and site performance.

The problem we solve on site

Small and mid-tier mines in Zimbabwe often lose value through equipment breakdowns, unplanned stoppages, weak supervision, and inconsistent production planning. We reduce that leakage by bringing a structured operating model to each site, with experienced management, disciplined maintenance, and clear production tracking.

We are particularly well suited to mines that need:

• Consistent tonnage delivery
• Lower equipment ownership risk
• Better cost control per tonne
• Improved safety practices
• More predictable monthly output
• Technical input without full-time overheads

Where We Work and Who We Serve

Our immediate market is concentrated around mining belts with active gold and chrome activity, especially Kwekwe, Gweru, Shurugwi, Kadoma, and Chegutu. These areas contain a dense cluster of small and mid-tier operations that often scale production in bursts and require flexible contract support rather than permanent fleet ownership.

We serve operators who value reliability, transparency, and speed of deployment. In practical terms, our target customer is a mine owner or site manager who needs a contractor that can mobilise quickly, operate safely, and deliver measurable output without adding management complexity.

Leadership and Operating Capability

The business is led by me as founder and managing director. I bring more than ten years of Zimbabwean mining experience, including mine management and contract work on gold and chrome projects, supported by a mining engineering diploma and direct experience managing sites with up to five excavators and fifteen trucks.

Our core leadership team is built around operating discipline, financial control, maintenance reliability, and business development:

• Dakota Reyes, Finance and Administration Manager, is a chartered accountant with eight years of experience in mining and construction finance, cash flow management, and project costing.
• Taylor Nguyen, Operations Manager, is a mining engineer with twelve years in contract mining operations across gold and coal pits in Southern Africa, with deep experience in scheduling, load-and-haul optimisation, and safety systems.
• Drew Martinez, Maintenance Manager, is a heavy equipment mechanic with fifteen years of experience on Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Volvo fleets, responsible for workshop control, preventive maintenance, and parts strategy.
• Sam Patel, Business Development and Contracts Manager, has ten years in mining sales and contracts and strong relationships in the Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines and regional procurement teams.

This mix gives Mazwi Mining Services the commercial and technical depth needed to serve mines that cannot afford mistakes. We are structured to make decisions quickly, keep equipment productive, and present a professional face to lenders and clients alike.

Our Position in the Market

Mazwi Mining Services is built as a turnkey contractor for the 10,000 to 50,000 tonnes-per-month mining segment, where many smaller operators still struggle to find serious, well-capitalised service providers. Some competitors focus only on haulage or earthmoving, while others are too large or too expensive for smaller sites.

Our differentiation is straightforward:

• Integrated mining services under one roof
• Transparent production-based contracting
• Strong safety and reporting standards
• Flexible service packages for different mine sizes
• Local operating knowledge in Zimbabwe’s key mining belts

We are not trying to be everything to everyone. We are focused on becoming the dependable contractor that mine owners call when they need tonnage moved, ore exposed, and production stabilised.

:::tip Why This Company Matters to Investors
Mazwi Mining Services combines a clear market need, a defined geographic focus, and a leadership team with direct mining and contracting experience. The company is designed to convert local mining demand into recurring service revenue from multiple clients rather than relying on a single project.
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Our Long-Term Direction

Mazwi Mining Services is being built to grow from a Kwekwe-based contractor into a recognised mid-tier mining services company with a broader regional footprint. Over time, we intend to expand fleet capacity, deepen our technical service offering, and take on larger multi-site contracts while maintaining the discipline that small and mid-tier mine owners value most: production certainty, safety, and accountability.

Our company description is therefore simple. We are a Zimbabwean contract mining business serving mines that need reliable execution more than asset ownership, and we are building the operational base to deliver that service consistently across the country’s most active mineral belts.

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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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