Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025
The Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025 seeks to modernize Zimbabwe’s mining legal framework by replacing the current Mines and Minerals Act. It introduces a digital mining cadastre, redefines key roles such as the Provincial Mining Director, tightens regulation of prospecting, and introduces strategic minerals subject to special agreements. The Bill promotes transparency, simplifies licensing, imposes environmental and social responsibility duties, and offers clearer dispute resolution pathways, including appeals to the Administrative Court.