Vision
About us
Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
Unlocking Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth for sustainable growth and prosperity — building a strong, transparent and competitive mining sector.
“Sustainable Mining: Our Legacy”
Mission
To promote sustainable and responsible exploration, mining, beneficiation, value addition, marketing, and management of mineral resources.
Mandate
Overall Ministry functions
- Administer the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]
- Formulate, monitor and evaluate implementation of mining development policies
- Design mechanisms geared at effective accounting for the country’s mineral resources
- Administer and review mining and explosives laws
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date data bank on present/future mineral deposits
- Attract investment in the mining industry
- Promote beneficiation and value addition of mineral resources
- Promote and develop small-scale mining
- Facilitate involvement and participation of indigenous Zimbabweans in the mining sector
- Monitor and undertake exploration activities across the country
- Supervise and coordinate mining parastatals and state enterprises
What guides us
Core values
Transparency
We maintain an open-door policy and share relevant and accurate information with stakeholders.
Efficiency
We strive to deliver services in the least turnaround time as is possible within the confines of the law.
Teamwork
We believe results are best achieved through co-ordinated, motivated and competent teams working in mutual interdependence.
Accountability
We acknowledge and take responsibility for all actions and decisions within the scope of our mandate.
Integrity
We uphold the highest levels of honesty, sincerity and objectivity in all our operations and dealings.
Performance framework
What we measure ourselves against
Improved governance and administration
Increased mineral output
Improved environmentally sustainable mining
Increased exports of beneficiated minerals