This mission underscores the Ministry’s commitment to transforming raw minerals into economic opportunity, with strong governance principles including transparency, efficiency, accountability, and integrity.
Zimbabwe’s geologic profile opens the door to a range of world-class mineral opportunities.
The country boasts: One of the world’s largest high-grade chromite deposits.
The second-largest platinum group metals (PGM) reserves globally.
Significant lithium, copper, nickel, diamond, gold, and coal deposits.
Such diversity makes Zimbabwe a compelling destination for exploration and investment.
The Ministry oversees mining legislation, licensing, valuation, and policy development.
It administers mining laws, coordinates the mines cadastre, and manages mineral resource data—all to foster investor confidence and streamline operations.
Multiple departments deliver critical technical services: Geological Survey: Provides geological mapping, mineral resource data, and advisory services—especially to small-scale miners.
Metallurgy: Audits mineral processing, pollution control, mineral exports, and drives applied R&D.
Mining Engineering: Handles regulatory enforcement, safety (including explosives), mechanical & electrical engineering, ventilation, and offers support/loans to small miners.
Research, Value Addition & Beneficiation: Conducts R&D in areas like mercury abatement, advises on policy, and helps establish value-add facilities.
These departments form a cradle-to-market pipeline—ensuring geological studies, mining operations, processing, and export all meet high standards.
The Ministry coordinates with entities such as the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) to market and monetise mineral outputs effectively.
Collectively, these features reduce investment risks, enhance returns, and align with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 economic transformation goals. 🔗 Read Full Article
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