About us
State enterprises, statutory bodies and grant-aided institutions supervised and coordinated by the Ministry.
ZMDCState enterprise
Mandate: Invests in the mining industry on behalf of the State; plans, coordinates and implements mining development projects; engages in prospecting, exploration, mining and beneficiation; and assists persons engaged in mining.
MMCZState enterprise
Mandate: Sole marketing and selling agent for all minerals except gold and silver. Investigates marketing conditions, accounts for mineral resources, encourages local beneficiation and advises the Minister on mineral marketing.
MPCState enterprise
Mandate: Prospecting, exploration and development work; makes available information on mineral properties and markets; researches new or improved processes; and promotes or participates in mining operations.
IMRResearch institute
Mandate: Research on issues pertinent to the Ministry and mining industry throughout the mining value chain; laboratory (assay) services to industry and government; consultancy; and dissemination of information.
ZSMTraining institution
Mandate: Human capital development for the mining industry, technical support services and mining-related research and development.
FGRState enterprise
Mandate: Gold buying, assaying and refining.
Statutory body
Appointed in terms of Section 7 of the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05] to strengthen oversight, transparency and accountability in the management of Zimbabwe’s mineral resources.
Effective 19 August 2026 · Public Notice 03/2026
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