Legislation


IMPORTANT PIECES OF LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE MINING SECTOR


Below is a list of the important pieces of legislation that govern mining operations. It is important that whoever is involved in mining is familiar with the provision 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 (Managements and Safety) Regulations SI 109 of 1990
  4. Mining (Health and Sanitation) Regulations SI 182 of 1995
  5. Mining (General) Regulations R Government Notice 247 of 1977
  6. Gold Trade (Gold Buying Permits for concession Areas) Regulations
  7. Mines and Minerals (Custom Milling Plants) Regulations SI 239 of 2002
  8. Mines and Minerals (Contracted Inspectors ) Regulations SI 249 of 2006
  9. Mines and Minerals (Minerals Unit) Regulations SI 82 of 2008
  10. Mines and Minerals (Declaration of Minerals ) Notice SI 91 of 1990 Regulations
  11. Gold Trade Act Chapter 21:03
  12. Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe Act Chapter 21:04
  13. Copper Control Act Chapter 14:06
  14. Explosives Act Chapter 10:08
  15. Precious Stones Trade Act Chapter 21:06
  16. Environmental Management Act Chapter 20:27
  17. Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act Chapter 20:03
  18. Hazardous Substances and Articles Act Chapter 15:05
  19. Pneumoconiosis Act Chapter 15:08
  20. Forestry Act Chapter 19:05
  21. Water Act Chapter 20:22
  22. Zimbabwe National Water Authority Act Chapter 20:25
  23. Companies Act Chapter 24:03
  24. Revenue Authorities Act Chapter 23:11
  25. Value Added Tax Act Chapter23:12
  26. Income Tax Act Chapter 23:06
  27. Finance Act Chapter 23:04
  28. Capital Gains Tax Act Chapter 23:01
  29. Companies Act
  30. Exchange Control Act
  31. Indigenization and Empowerment Act

The above list may not be final as the government may from time to time issue Statutory Instruments that may directly or indirectly impact on any of the above laws and regulations. Hard copies of all pieces of legislation may be purchased from

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