The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is likely to commence full-scale mining operations at its diamond fields in Chimanimani in the next two months, as it moves to increase diamond production, says a news report.

ZCDC acquired the claims in Chimanimani from DTZ-OZGEO this year. The company had already started moving equipment to the new mine, adds a news report.

The news report further states that ZCDC this year set aside at least $200 million to finance the opening of new mines in Manicaland as part of the mining group’s expansion initiative with the bulk of resources channelled towards conducting comprehensive exploration as well as opening additional mines, among other key priority areas.