Intrachem has announced plans to raise quality benchmarks and boost trust across Zimbabwe’s booming mining sector.
Intrachem, a major explosives supplier and manufacturer in Zimbabwe, has announced plans to achieve ISO 9001 certification by the end of the year.
The company says the move is part of a broader strategy to improve product consistency, raise operational standards, and strengthen customer trust across the mining sector.
According to Mining Zimbabwe, the announcement was made during the Association of Mine Managers Zimbabwe’s (AMMZ) first quarter technical visit to Intrachem’s manufacturing plant.
Intrachem plant manager, Owen Mupomba, said: “So, what we have done now as an organisation is we are actually embarking on ISO 9001 just to ensure that, in terms of quality, we are also certified. So that will actually boost confidence in our customers.”
He added that the company’s existing ISO 45001 accreditation for occupational health and safety has already laid a strong foundation for systems-based management, and that ISO 9001 would support further improvements in reliability and performance.
He said: “Once we are certified, I’m sure people will appreciate the quality certification.”
ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality management systems.
For Intrachem, certification will help ensure that its explosives and blasting accessories meet consistent standards across all production batches – crucial in a high-risk sector like mining.
According to Mining Zimbabwe, the AMMZ technical visit also highlighted the strengthening relationship between mine operators and their suppliers.
AMMZ members were given a tour of Intrachem’s production facilities, as a part of a broader industry initiative to strengthen collaboration and innovation across the mining value chain.
AMMZ representative, Gift Mapakame, told Mining Zimbabwe: “Having partnered with suppliers that are also within the mining sector and the mining network just shows how much the association is becoming more inclusive.
“For this visit, I think we all learnt a lot. It’s not every day that you tour an explosives manufacturing plant, particularly in Zimbabwe.”
He added: “We saw amazing technology; I was particularly impressed with the layout of the facility and the level of housekeeping.”
Intrachem operations manager Walter Madzimure also welcomed the visit, describing it as a valuable opportunity to strengthen industry ties.
He told Mining Zimbabwe: “We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Association as Intrachem, through knowledge exchange. Above all, these people who visit our plants are our customers.”
