The Zimbabwe Mining Indaba began on Tuesday and ended on Thursday.
The tour included discussions on gold production coming at a time when Freda Rebecca Mine has made major investments into its huge mine, the second largest in Zimbabwe.
During the hyperinflationary period the mine was closed and was put under care and maintenance.
"This year's Zimbabwe Mining Indaba was the best from the three that I have attended," said a manager with Rio Zimbabwe Limited (RioZim) in an interview in Bindura.
RioZim, which is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) also mines gold.
"This shows that things are finally ticking in Zimbabwe and I think our mining industry will soon get back to where it was."
This year's Zimbabwe Mining Indaba, organised by Utho Capital (Private) Limited (Utho), focused on facilitating greater interaction and networking among delegates.
"This should, I hope, create significant opportunities for delegates and create a platform that fosters investment," said Sheila Galloway, Utho Chief Executiuve in an exclusive interview at the Zimbabwe Mining Indaba.
"The trip to Bindura we hope will help those who have never experienced the real mining world appreciate what it is all about."
She said during the past two years, the Zimbabwe Mining Indaba had seen an annual attendance of more than 800 delegates, half being local and the other half being delegates from all over the world but mainly from South Africa and Australia.
These are the two top mining nations in the world.
Other participants at the Indaba included mining houses, suppliers, construction firms, financial institutions, infratsructure specialists, as well as private equity funders in Zimbabwe and abroad.
"I hope this Indaba was even more successful that the other two," Galloway said.
We will do many follow ups after the event."
The Tour team to Freda Rebecca Mine went underground where they experienced real mining being done at first hand, they also toured the mixing area, leaning facilities as well as where the final gold grade is prepared for the world.
"This has been an eyeopener," said an Agance France Press (AFP) Senior Journalist who was on the Tour team from Harare.
"No when I write about mining I will really know what I am writing about and what it really means for Zimbabwe."
Galloway said Utho would continue to engage and work with all stakeholders to promote "sustainable growth in Zimbabwe for many years to come".
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