The government of Zimbabwe, through the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon Winston Chitando, now decreed the Base Minerals Export Control Act. It essentially permits the export of any lithium-bearing ore without the written permission of the Minister and subsequent payment of export tax and VAT.Web

The Mines and Minerals Act (Chapter 21:05) (the Act) is the principal Act regulating the mining industry in Zimbabwe. There are several regulations and other Acts that apply. In this article an overview is given of the Act. Space permitting specific issues or parts of the Act will be dealt with in future. Arrangement ofWeb

declared to be precious stones in terms of the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]; "unbenefi ciated base mineral ore" means any ore of whatever base mineral that has not undergone processing within Zimbabwe to any extent. 3. (1) No unbenefi ciated base mineral ores shall be exportedWeb

The Mines and Minerals Act provides for different procedures for certain types of minerals and various types of land. The mining of coal, mineral oils, natural gas and nuclear energy source …Web

Export of Base Mineral Ores. On the 6 th of January 2023 the Minister of Mines and Mining Development in Zimbabwe issued an order prohibiting the export of unprocessed raw base mineral ores. It is known as the Base Minerals Export Control (Unbeneficiated Base Mineral Ores) Order, 2023 (the " Order "). The Order defines Base …Web

The Act provides that " no person shall prospect in terms of the Mines and Minerals Act within the Parks and Wildlife Estate except in terms of a permit issued by the Minister of Environment, ... Ltd and Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation . This should not be allowed to happen and the Government should build on this policy ban.Web

The government of Zimbabwe overtime has made various attempts to amend the mining regulatory regime targeting the Mines and Mineral Act these efforts have not led to a final product being gazzeted. The Mines and Mineral Amendment Bill seems to have lost its momentum after years of constantly amending and strengthening it to …Web

Date of promulgation: 01 November 1961. Date of commencement: 01 November 1961. In force: Yes. Taxonomy: AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to mines …Web

The Act, regulation­s and various Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe directives, circulars and orders affect mining especially on exports of minerals, treatment of export proceeds and also imports. Water Act (Chapter 20:24) This provides for the developmen­t and utilisatio­n of water resources including water for mining. Base Minerals Export …Web

AFTER years of debates and uncertainty, government finally gazetted the Mines and Minerals Bill in February 2023 to ostensibly replace the current Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]. The ...Web

This will be realised through finalisation and implementation of mineral specific policy frameworks and a comprehensive review of the Gold Trade Act, Precious Stones Trade Act and amendment of the Mines and Minerals Act. Further, Zimbabwe has 19 of the world's rare earth minerals.Web

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Overview Zimbabwe's mining sector is highly diversified, with close to 40 different minerals. The predominant minerals include platinum group metals (PGM), …Web

In Zimbabwe, mining is regulated by a number of laws and among them is the Mines and Minerals Act (chapter 21:05) (Mupfumi and Masiya 2016 ). The Act governs the acquisition of mineral rights. Mining rights are either issued as mining permits for small-scale projects and mining license for large projects.Web

MINES AND MINERALS ACT. DOWNLOAD Mines and Minerals Act of Zimbabwe updated to 2021. Acts 38/1961, 24/1962 (s. 2), 18/1963 (s. 24), 19/1963 (s. …Web

Mines and Minerals Act. The downloadable document below is the consolidated text of the Act, incorporating all amendments made up to the 1st August 2021.Web

Towards a Zimbabwean Mining Vision for the 21st Century This Vision is based on the African Union's "Africa Mining Vision" adopted by the Heads of State in 2009. Vision Statement1 "Equitable and optimal exploitation of Zimbabwe's mineral resources to underpin broad-based sustainable growth and socio-economic development"Web

Zimbabwe Citation Mugangavari v Provincial Mining Director-Midlands N.O. & Anor [2020] ZWBHC 254 (11 May 2020 ... is established in terms of section 343 of the Mines and Minerals Act (Act). In terms of section 354 of the Act, the first respondent is permitted to issue injunctions for purposes outlined in the Act. ...Web

In 1983 a state mining house, the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) was formed, mainly as a response to the threatened closure of a group of low grade copper mines. ... It had been preceded by 3 years of negotiation, resulting in a major amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act, whereby in place of a min- ing title …Web

Mines and Minerals Act Chapter 21:05. Commenced on 1 November 1961 [This is the version of this document at 31 December 2016 and includes any amendments published up to 31 December 2017.] [Note: This version of the Act was revised and consolidated by the Law Development Commission of Zimbabwe]Web

MINES AND MINERALS ACT ( CHAPTER 21:05) Category Acts Of Parliament. Downloads 2506. File Size 1.21 . File Count 1. File Views 679. Create Date June 21, 2020. Last Updated June 21, 2020.Web

The Mines and Minerals Act (Chapter 21:05) (the Act) is the principal Act regulating the mining industry in Zimbabwe. There are several regulations and other …Web

Mines and Minerals Act gives precedent to mineral exploration and exploitation ahead of agricultural usage, in the process, disrupting agricultural activities. The vagueness and discretionary powers create opportunities for corruption and conflict. The mining sector in Zimbabwe is further characterised by the unequal distribution of revenueWeb

The Mines and Minerals Act, the Minerals Corporation of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 21:04], the Gold Trade Act [Chapter 21:03], the Precious Stones Act [Chapter 21:06], the Chamber of Mines of …Web

"In Zimbabwe, mining companies often fail to pay adequate ... were going to displace at least 30,000 people within five years as mining firms stampede to exploit the country's mineral resources. ... "The amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act have opened another opportunity for us to reflect and ponder on what can be domesticated in …Web

"quarry" has the meaning assigned to it in subsection (1) of section 5 of the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]; "registered mining location" has the meaning assigned to it is subsection (1) of section 5 of the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]; By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 1Web

PART I PRELIMINARY Section Short title. Rights to minerals vested in President. Acquisition of mining rights. PART II ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS …Web

This Bill will replace the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05] in order to achieve the following main objects: (a) to change the composition of the Mining Affairs Board and to clarify and extend its functions; (b) to formalise the switch in title from "mining commissioner" to "Provincial Mining Director" (PMD): this is the official ...Web

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development also known as the Ministry of Mines is responsible for the administration of the Mines and Minerals Act (Chapter 21:05) of Zimbabwe.. The Minister of Mines and Mining Development Hon Zhemu Soda. Its mission is to promote sustainable exploration, mining, processing, marketing and …Web

Part I – Preliminary 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]. 2. Rights to minerals vested in President. The dominium in and the right of searching and mining for and disposing of... 3. Acquisition of mining rights. Except where …Web

- Zimbabwe's Mines and Minerals Act. Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and the then Minister of Defence Hon. Emmerson Mnangagwa at the granting of a diamond mining licence. This law is a colonial relic. In a privatised form of colonialism, Cecil Rhodes – the founder of De Beers diamond firm – mixed his own personal mining …Web