Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, Mwana Africa:

Owns the Freda Rebecca gold mine, where it is implementing a two-phase refurbishment programme
Owns a 52.9% stake in Bindura Nickel Corporation, the only integrated nickel mine, smelter and refinery operation in Africa
Holds mining claims and exploration permits throughout the country

Full name:	Republic of Zimbabwe
Population:	13,5 million (UN, 2008)
Capital:	Harare
Area:	390,759 sq km (150,873 sq miles)
Major language:	English (official), Shona, Sindebele
Major religions:	Christianity, indigenous beliefs
Life expectancy:	44 years (men), 43 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit:	1 Zimbabwe dollar = 100 cents
Main exports:	Tobacco, cotton, agricultural products, gold, minerals
GNI per capita:	US $340 (World Bank, 2007)

Operations & exploration