The Mine Entra “mining, engineering, and transport expo” is scheduled to run from 8 to 10 October 2025 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, at the Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZICES), popularly known as the Trade Fair. The expo will operate under the pertinent theme: “Beyond Extraction: Sustaining the Future of Mining,” which emphasizes the urgent need to view mining not just as resource extraction, but as a strategic, responsible, and sustainable endeavour. This perspective is vital for safeguarding environmental integrity, social well-being, and economic growth. Key focus areas at the
event will include responsible mining practices, environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and the circular economy.
The Mine Entra exhibition has successfully grown and evolved into a crucial one-stop shop for acquiring market intelligence, building a corporate image, networking, and developing business opportunities within the represented industries. This year, Worstake Engineers t/a More Wear Manufacturing, a renowned Zimbabwean company that manufactures durable, high-quality steel and large bore pipes for the Zimbabwean market (mines, industry, and water utilities), will be exhibiting.
More Wear Manufacturing will be showcasing a comprehensive range of specific mining products
and services. These include fuel storage tanks, modular water storage tanks, boiler feed tanks, and large bore steel pipes, alongside high-pressure vessels/air receivers.
Also on display will be leach tanks, Granby cars, Coco pans, fuel and water bowsers, heavy-duty air ducts, screw conveyors, hoopers, and plant installations and decommissioning.
The company’s extensive expertise in steel fabrication, which serves diverse industries like agriculture, manufacturing, energy and construction, directly translates to specialized, high-quality engineering solutions for the mining sector.
Their unmatched experience, quality products, and significant pool of expertise in steel fabrication
as a seasoned engineering company afford them a crucial edge in developing innovative engineering
solutions for prevalent problems in the mining sector.
The significance of exhibiting at Mine Entra 2025 is paramount, as the company aims to effectively
leverage this prominent platform to expand its market presence. “It’s significant for us to Exhibit at Mine Entra 2025 as we seek to generate sales leads, strengthen brand visibility, understand competitors, and
promote innovation and sustainable practices within our growing mining and engineering sector.
A conducive platform for networking with local and international stakeholders is provided, facilitating partnerships, attracting investment, and showcasing solutions to a captive and decision making audience,” said Darlington Mapanga, Sales Engineer – Worstake Engineers t/a More Wear Manufacturing.
Beyond the product display, More Wear Manufacturing will be highlighting value added services for potential clients at the expo. Mapanga explained, “We offer value-added services to customers with benefits beyond the core product or service, such as customisation, project management, consulting services, training of end users, and advanced quality assurance.
Our products are pressure tested, and X-ray inspected on welds to ensure superior quality and performance beyond standard checks.” Mapanga noted that the company’s “think local” approach and its strategic investment in a skilled team provide a competitive edge in the Zimbabwean mining supply chain.
What makes the company truly unique amongst its competitors is the fact that More Wear possesses a vast pool of both young and experienced, qualified and competent engineers, coded welders, boilermakers, riggers, fitters, machinists, and electricians.
These multi-skilled teams are instrumental in demonstrating the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, ensuring adaptability to any mining challenge. This enhances problem-solving and innovative skills, facilitates the development of sustainable solutions, and cultivates a deeper understanding of industry dynamics.
In a sector increasingly focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, More Wear’s products, such as its material handling equipment and underground mining equipment, are designed to directly contribute to the success of its mining clients.
For example, the design and fabrication of their products highly prioritises Efficiency and Cost effectiveness to increase the profitability of their clients by reducing waste and related costs, lowering operating costs and flexibility, enhanced sustainability due to optimised power use, improved product quality and durability, as well as greater customer satisfaction.
Their products are specifically engineered to meet needs effectively by achieving more with less, which ultimately leads to greater value and market success. The company plays a huge role in supporting the
Zimbabwean mining industry’s broader goals of value addition and economic growth.
It supports these goals by designing new systems, and by constructing and managing all phases of
a mine’s lifecycle—from initial exploration and resource assessment to infrastructure development,
equipment manufacturing, and operational assistance.
More Wear endeavours to provide solutions that make excavation, materials handling, smart
processing, and digital transformation easier for their clients. “Our commitment to quality, including adherence to international standards and certification, ensures the reliability and durability of our products for demanding mining applications.
Our quest and commitment to quality and making durable and sustainable products is demonstrated by adherence to international standards like ISO 9001, which involves establishing a framework and policy for consistent workmanship, high-quality products and services that meet customer and regulatory needs.
This practice enhances credibility, facilitates international trade, improves operational efficiency, and fosters customer trust and satisfaction, ultimately contributing to credible business growth and success,” noted the sales engineer.
Dust suppression systems and standby power/ backup systems are some of the key products or innovations that More Wear Manufacturing will be featuring to address modern challenges in the
mining sector, such as improved efficiency or safety.
More Wear Manufacturing’s dedication to producing durable, high-quality steel and large bore pipes for the mines, industry, and water utilities across Zimbabwe positions it as a key player in the nation’s push for a sustainable and technologically advanced mining sector. For the best equipment in mining and related work, More Wear Manufacturing has a comprehensive suite of solutions.