Zimbabwe News Update

🇿🇼 Published: 20 January 2026
📘 Source: The Citizen

Liberty Coal has shared some exciting updates about Optimum Colliery’s future. In the headlines is the arrival of the new principal mining contractor, Liberty Mine Services (LMS). LMS has officially brought on board over 540 employees from the previous contractor and plans to expand into underground mining and dragline operations this year, creating an estimated 500 new jobs.

The Marion 8200 dragline had a facelift costing the company R400 million. Liberty Coal’s CEO, Hlayiseka Chauke, commented on the appointment and described the partnership as a “new and exciting chapter.” Breaking news at your fingertips …Follow WITBANK NEWS on ourwebsite,Facebook,Twitter,InstagramorTikTok

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Originally published by The Citizen • January 20, 2026

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