Mining in Zimbabwe – Important information you need to know
Zimbabwe Mining law, prospecting licenses, mining permits, mining requirements, MINERAL RIGHTS, Certificates for Registration, Gold Development Fund (GDF), Precious Stones License, Artisanal mining, mining claims, registration, Ministry of Mines
Foreign investors are allowed to own 100% shareholding for mining operations in all minerals except for platinum and diamonds which the foreign investor is expected to jointly own with Government on a 51%/49% basis. Foreign investors are expected to register a company in Zimbabwe and possess an investment certificate issued by the Zimbabwe Investment Authority
SPECIAL GRANT FOR COAL AND ENERGY MINERALS IN ZIMBABWE Procedure 5.1 Application is made to Secretary, MAB who:- • acknowledges receipt by date-stamping and assigning it an application no. e.g. SG 1/09, SG2/09, SG3/09 denoting the sequence in which they were received and the year received) • also checks fulfillment of legal requirements of the
Certificates for Registration as an Approved Prospector in Zimbabwe (Issued by the Ministry of Mines) An applicant should: • be 18 years old, • a Zimbabwean, • pay a non-refundable prescribed application fee. The certificate is valid for 5 years from date of issue or renewal unless previously cancelled or suspended. CONTACT DETAILS The Secretary
Every Custom Milling Plant must be registered before it can operate Renewal of Custom Milling Licenses is done every 12 months through the Provincial Mining Director for the province under which they are registered. Registration and/ or renewal requirements are as follows: • The Custom Mill shall pay a renewal fee as prescribed in the
License to Deal in Precious Stones in Zimbabwe Requirements are as follows: • Vetting by Police, • Inspection of premises by team comprising of Department of Mining Law, Mining Promotion and Development and C.I.D for suitability of premises & diamond security, Submission of company profile, and: a. Certificate of Incorporation, b. Memorandum of Association c.
The Gold Development Fund (GDF) facility was launched by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) as part of initiatives to capacitate small scale miners and boost gold production. This has seen small scale miners break production records and delivering more gold than large-scale heavy weight mining power houses. Any small scale miner/s meeting the requirements
The requirements for a gold buying permit in Zimbabwe. For a prospective gold buyer, the criteria below must be satisfied before issuance of such gold buying agency permit: 1. Police clearance for individual buyers and for company directors. 2. To sign a declaration letter committing oneself that you will deliver the quantity of 6kg per
These are the procedures and criteria to follow to obtain Mining Claims in Zimbabwe 1.1 When a Prospecting Licence holder has identified a mineral deposit that he/she is interested in, he/she appoints an agent or an Approved Prospector to peg on his behalf. 1.2 The agent is required to physically peg the area by marking
ZIMBABWE PRECIOUS STONES TRADE ACT With reference to the Zimbabwe Precious Stones Trade (PST) Act Chapter 21:06, “precious stones” are rough or uncut diamonds and emeralds. Local dealers have to be licensed by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development ZImbabwe through the issuance of Precious Stones Licences, to trade in precious stones as defined
Detailed Mineral List: Actinolite Formula:☐{Ca2}{Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Adamite Formula:Zn2(AsO4)(OH) Locality: Sanyati Mine, Kadoma District, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe Cobaltoan Adamite Sanyati Mine, Kadoma District, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe Adamite var: Cobaltoan Adamite Formula:(Zn,Co)AsO4OH Locality: Sanyati Mine, Kadoma District, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe Cuprian Adamite, etc. Sanyati Mine, Kadoma District, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe Adamite var: Cuprian Adamite
Mining Law Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe Mining Law Listed below are some of the important pieces of legislation that govern mining operations. Anyone involved in mining in Zimbabwe should be familiar with the provisions of these pieces of legislation as they detail the obligations of holders of mining locations. Mines and Minerals Act Chapter 21:05
Minerals of Zimbabwe – The full list ECONOMIC MINERALS GOLD Gold mining and exploration in Zimbabwe has been going on from ancient times and it is estimated that a third (about 700 tonnes) of all historical gold production was mined locally from the seventh century until the introduction of mechanized mining methods with the arrival
Artisanal and Small-scale mining (ASM) refers to informal mining activities carried out using low technology or with minimal machinery. It is estimated that more than 100 million people rely on this sector for income, mainly in developing nations. In some areas ASM takes place alongside large-scale formal mining leading to conflicts. Artisanal & Small-scale
