Mining affairs

Important pieces of legislation

in the mining sector

Listed below are some of the important pieces of legislation that govern mining operations. Anyone involved in mining in Zimbabwe should be familiar with the provisions of these pieces of legislation as they detail the obligations of holders of mining locations.

  1. Mines and Minerals Act Chapter 21:05

  2. Explosives Regulations

  3. Mining (General) Regulations

  4. Mining (Managements and Safety) Regulations

  5. Mining (Health and Sanitation) Regulations

  6. Mines and Minerals (Custom Milling Plants) Regulations

  7. Gold Trade Act

  8. Precious Stones Trade Act

  9. Environmental Management Act

  10. Environmental Regulations

  11. Forestry Act

  12. Water Act

  13. Zimbabwe National Water Authority Act

There are other pieces of legislation that impinge on the operation of commercial ventures such as the Companies Act, the Sales Tax Act, Exchange Control Act and others that mining companies as commercial activities need to comply with.

(Hard copies of all pieces of legislation may be purchased from the Printflow)