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Biopics – Nyendwa Family

Julie Nyendwa – is a Tanzanian Citizen. In a career spanning fourteen years Julie Nyendwa has been prominent in the mining industry in Africa. In 1991, with members of her family, she founded her own mining company based in Kafue. Between 1991 and 1993, the company explored for amethyst and aquamarine in various parts of Zambia. A substantial amethyst deposit was discovered in the Kalomo area and mining commenced in 1994.

Julie Nyendwa is a leading figure amongst the Women in Mining in Zambia. She has a close association with European Commission programmes, is a trustee of the Association of Zambian Women in Mining and is involved in the regional organisations in the Southern African Development Community. She brings a considerable depth of mining knowledge to the Company.


Upendo Nyendwa – Zambian Citizen and son of Julie Nyendwa. After leaving school, Upendo took responsibility for the running of the mining operations of the Nyendwa family mining company. He has concentrated much of his time on the Kalomo amethyst mining operation and he has an unrivalled knowledge of the mining and value addition process. Throughout his period in mining he has continued to upgrade his business and marketing skills. He was previously an officer in the Zambian Police Reserve.

 
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