In a major step toward improving professionalism in Zimbabwe’s mining industry, the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) has partnered with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (MMMD) to elevate standards in mine surveying, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
AMSZ President Stewart Gumbi emphasized the need for a formal structure, announcing the introduction of a nationwide register of qualified mine surveyors, categorized by province and accessible via the AMSZ website and online search engines.
“We want miners to easily find registered professionals and ensure compliance. We will share lists of vetted surveyors and companies on the various provincial Ministry of Mines and Mining Development’s notice boards. Soon the lists will also be available online for easy access,” Gumbi stated.
Gumbi also reiterated that to protect the integrity of the profession, AMSZ will also implement standardized service rates, preventing both overcharging and underpricing.
“Our goal is to maintain professionalism and ensure miners pay fair rates for the work being done,” Gumbi said.
He also added on stating, “We also do not want a situation where miners are also overcharged, so the AMSZ will also implement standardized service rates, preventing both overcharging and underpricing,” Gumbi concluded.
The (AMSZ) is an affiliate of The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe. It was formed in 1985 as a Professional Non-Profit Body that represents the interests of the Mine Surveying Profession in Zimbabwe.
The association comprises of members from Mine Surveying Departments of various Mining Organizations, both locally and abroad, as well as other affiliate members from diverse technical fields related to Mine Surveying and the Mining Industry in general.
