Mwana Africa PLC is engaged in the exploration for and extraction of base and precious metals, and diamonds in Africa. Mwana Africa has interests in gold, nickel and other base metals, and diamonds in Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Ghana. The Company holds several gold exploration prospects in Zimbabwe, both adjacent to the Freda Rebecca mine, and further afield. In November 2008, the Company ceased operations of its nickel mines in Zimbabwe. In March 2009, the Company disposed its diamond exploration activities in Canada to Mantle Diamonds.