The initiative is expected to significantly boost mineral output by resolving longstanding boundary disputes that have plagued mining operations across various regions.
By formalising claims and accurately demarcating boundaries, mining operations are expected to become more efficient, compliant, and productive. “Some disputes have been going on for more than two years.
But when you talk about the introduction of this cadastral system, it’s put onto the actual site that you are supposed to be allocated.
The moment you submit papers for registration at the Ministry of Mining and Development, that is the area that will belong to you.
Even if the licence comes later, after three months or six months, the place that you were located on the day of registration—it remains that particular area.
So, we are also looking at issues to do with formalisation,” Takavarasha explained.
He further revealed that84% of miners in Zimbabwe operate informally, and said the ZMF is working closely with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to craft a formalisation framework.
A new reference document—called the“zero point”—is being developed to guide the formalisation process.
AMSZ PresidentStewart Gumbiunderscored the critical importance of the partnership, especially forartisanal, small-scale, and medium-scale miners, who have historically struggled to access professional mine surveying services. “The partnership with the Zimbabwe Miners Federation supports access for artisanal, small-scale, and medium-scale miners to credible mine surveying services which they critically need for compliance, for formalization processes, and for meeting investor requirements such as banks and other public or private sector investors or partners,” Gumbi said.
He emphasized that extending these services to underserved miners would contribute to the broader growth of Zimbabwe’s mining sector and improve investor confidence. “It also supports the growth of this sector in the overall mining industry as a whole because mining is one of the most significant economic drivers in Zimbabwe.
Our artisanal, small-scale and medium-scale miners contributed about65% of gold output in 2024.
Supporting these miners directly translates to national and economic growth.
Our miners possess great potential to grow from small to medium-scale and from medium-scale to ultimately becoming large-scale operators.
This is why we are agreeing to support this initiative. ”
Under the terms of the MoU, AMSZ will offer a suite of professional services includingmine boundary surveys,surveying measurements, and theproduction of statutory mine plansto ensure mining operations are legally compliant and technically sound.
Although no fixed deadline has been set for compliance, miners arestrongly urgedto submit their surveyed coordinates promptly to avoid the risk of losing their mining claims.
Authorities have made it clear that the cadastral system isnot a “witch-hunting” exercise, but acompliance and development strategyrooted in global best practices.
The partnership is poised to play a crucial role in Zimbabwe’s ambitions to become anupper-middle-income economy by 2030, as the mining sector continues to anchor economic recovery and growth.
Increased formalisation, better resource governance, and improved transparency are seen as key enablers of this national vision. “We want our mining sector to grow through our ZMF.
And lastly, it also supports the improvement in national oil and mineral accounting and reconciliation processes in line with globally acceptable international best practices,” Takavarasha added. 🔗 Read Full Article
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