By monitoring and regulating all mineral-related value addition establishments, it safeguards standards while promoting innovation across the sector.
Value Addition Oversight:Monitoring and regulating mineral processing and beneficiation facilities to ensure compliance with industry best practices and environmental standards.
Environmental and Safety Research:Collaborating with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ), and the Chamber of Mines to research mercury abatement in gold mining and reduce the use of hazardous chemicals.
Mineral Research and Process Innovation:Undertaking targeted research projects to enhance mineral beneficiation, improve process efficiency, and promote cost-effective technologies for the mining industry.
Policy Formulation:Recommending progressive mineral value addition policies that stimulate growth, attract investment, and align with global competitiveness.
Investment Promotion:Encouraging domestic and foreign investors to engage in value-added enterprises, ensuring that Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth benefits the nation’s economy and communities.
Knowledge Sharing:Publishing research findings in collaboration with universities and research institutes, and participating in symposia, conferences, and workshops to foster knowledge exchange.
Monitoring and Evaluation:Tracking the performance of mining research, value addition, and beneficiation initiatives to ensure objectives are met and continuous improvement is achieved.
Value addition and beneficiation are central to Zimbabwe’s vision of becoming a hub for mineral-based industrialisation.
By processing minerals locally into higher-value products, the country can create jobs, stimulate downstream industries, and earn more from its exports.
The department’s focus on research-driven innovation ensures that value addition is both economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
For investors, the Research, Value Addition and Beneficiation Department represents an invaluable partner.
Its regulatory role ensures a stable, well-managed operating environment, while its research capabilities open doors to improved production methods, reduced costs, and expanded product lines.
The department also plays a critical role in shaping policies that encourage investment and protect investor interests. 🔗 Read Full Article
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