The Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) has pledged to support Government in strengthening mineral governance and compliance, while urging surveyors to maintain high standards of professional integrity in the discharge of their duties, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Speaking at the association’s 41st Annual General Meeting and Conference in Masvingo, AMSZ President Stewart Gumbi said the profession had the expertise and capacity to support the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development and the Chief Government Mine Surveyor.
Gumbi said AMSZ members were prepared to contribute their technical expertise to compliance and production-related work across the country.
“We want to give this promise to you. As the Association of Mine Surveyors, we have the numbers – testament to what is being represented in this room. We also have competent people. Competent people for compliance, competent people for production support.”
He said the association understood the responsibilities facing Government in managing the country’s mineral resources and was prepared to play its part.
“We understand the task that is before us. We understand the burden that is in your office. We will put shoulder to the wheel. We will save you. We will save government. We will save the nation at large.”
Gumbi said mine surveyors attending the conference represented a wider professional community that could be mobilised to support Government’s work across the mining sector.
The call for stronger professional standards was reinforced by Chief Government Mining Engineer Michael Munodawafa, who urged surveyors to protect the integrity of their work, warning that poor professional practice could contribute to disputes and undermine mining operations.
“Let’s keep up the good job, and let’s keep our integrity and honesty when we are doing our work. Remember, you are the heart of the mining industry. If you are away, the mining industry dies,” Munodawafa said.
He urged surveyors to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements, referring to Notice 125 and stressing the importance of carrying out surveying work correctly and professionally.
Munodawafa said mine surveyors occupy a critical position throughout the mining value chain, working alongside geologists, miners and processing teams.
“You are there in the start. You interact with the geologists. You are there when you interact with the miners. You are there when you go for the processing. So, if you are not there, then the industry goes down.”
The remarks underline the growing importance of mine surveying in supporting mineral governance, production and compliance, particularly as Government seeks greater accountability and accuracy across the mining sector.
The 41st AMSZ Annual General Meeting and Conference is being held at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo under the theme “From Survey to Service and Strategic Partnerships for National Mining Growth.”
