PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Zimbabwe German Graphite Mines (Pvt) Ltd (ZGGM) has been mining graphite at Lynx Mine since 1965. Until recently it was the only graphite mine in the country and mainland Africa. The only other graphite mine was in Madagascar. Two other mines one, operated by Syrah Resources at Balama and the other operated by Graphit Kromphmuel at Anuabe, have since been opened in Mozambique. Lynx mine produces natural crystalline graphite of high quality. Currently the mine is selling its graphite to Germany, India, South Africa and the United States.

Location

The mine is located at the 240 kilometre peg along the Harare to Chirundu road. 

Project Operational Status

Lynx mine is currently not operating and ZMDC is currently going through the process of securing a partner for Contract operations.