Final papers from the 2017 national symposium on the promise of the declaration of rights under the constitution of zimbabwe combined pdf foreign investment, indigenous communities and the. The mmda became effective on 1 st july, 2015 although the date of assent is 14 th august, 2015. Conciliation act chapter 267, between the chamber of mines of zimbabwe hereinafter referred to as the employers organisation, of the one part and the associated mine workers union of zimbabwe. Mines and minerals act chapter m17 table of contents 1 interpretation application of act 2 application of act 3 agreements subject to act 4 grants part 1 administration general powers of the lieutenant governor in council 5 regulations 6 publication of orders 7 terms or conditions general powers of the minister 9 8, ministerial powers. Land acquisition act zimbabwe legal information institute. Minerals and mining health, safety and technical regulations, 2012 l. It is hereby notified that the minister of mines and mining development has, in terms of section 56 as read with section 20 of the minerals marketing corporation of zimbabwe act chapter 21. It also includes provisions providing that preference should be given to the employment of workers in botswana and that suitable training should be provided for them consistent with provisions on safety, efficiency and economy. The focus of the research is thus pivoted on the fact that the government. I understand what plagiarism is and am aware of the university s policy in this regard. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires annual charge means the annual charge payable by the holder of a mineral right under section 152.
The ministry of mines and minerals development is responsible for the development and management of mineral resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of zambia. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to mines and minerals. Enacted by the parliament and the president of zimbabwe. The act provides for security of tenure and has clear provisions for acquisition, maintenance and relinquishing of mining titles. An act to revise the law relating to the exploration for, mining and processing of, minerals. Be it enacted by parliament in the eighth year of the republic of india as follows chapter i preliminary 1. It is 100% owned by the government of zimbabwe and falls under the ambit of the ministry of mines and mining. Mining zimbabwe export, area, infrastructure, sector. The 1963 act lacked provisions that would prevent mineral revenue leakages, opaque mining licensing, poor flows of taxes and royalties to the fiscus, corruption and human rights violations against host communities among other issues. Diploma and the zimbabwe government mine engineers. Manager or mine captain not to act as shift boss or mining foreman 47. Parliament of zimbabwe pdf of act as amended to act 121997 pdf of act as amended to act 121997.
Development has, in terms of section 403 of the mines and minerals. The act deals with licensing, registration and concessions with respect to mining. An analysis of zimbabwes mines and minerals amendment bill. It is hereby notified that the minister of mines and mining development has, in terms of section 403 of the mines and minerals act chapter 21. Raising the community voice in the extractive sector. The mining sector is highly diversified, with close to 40 different minerals. Chamber of mines, zimbabwe miners federations, minerals. Interpretation 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise requires associated company means a company that directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by a party to the mineral project or a company which directly or indirectly controls or.
The mines and minerals act, 2015 national assembly. The mining sector in zimbabwe is regulated by an act of parliament the mines and minerals act chap 21. Consolidates and amends the law relating to mines and minerals. The primary law governing the mining sector in zambia is the mines and minerals development act no. The principal act governing the mining industry was first crafted in 1961 and. Minerals and mining act natural resource governance. Mining plays a key role in zimbabwe s economy, contributing 5% and 23% to the countrys gross domestic gdp and total exports, respectively. An act to provide for the 1development and regulation of mines and minerals under the control of the union. Mines minister richard musukwa woes investors november 28, 2019. Health and safety laws in zimbabwe, all about health and safety regulations in the workplace, sector laws on health and safety and more on mywage zimbabwe. The workshop discussed the legislative framework that guides mining and mineral resources in zimbabwe.
For instance when the mines and minerals act ch 21. This clause will amend section 2 of the mines and minerals act chapter 21. The mining general l\mendment regulations, published. I declare that this minidissertation is my own original work. Provided that this subsection shall not permit an acquiring authority, other than the president or a minister, to do anything which interferes with rights acquired in terms of the mines and minerals act chapter 21. The government intends to make amendments to the mines and minerals act to make it more progressive and investor friendly in order to attract more investment into the sector. Zimbabwe by such business is not less than 75% of gross value of the exploited resources. Interpretation 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise requires associated company means a company that directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by a party to the mineral project or a company which directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by a. Report and analysis of the mines and minerals amendment bill. The provision for workplace safety are awarded under the mines and minerals act, chapter 21. Health and safety laws for employees at work in zimbabwe. Zimbabwe was introduced to amend and strengthen the 1963 mines and minerals act. Act 703 minerals and mining act, 2006 minister may reserve land from mining 4.
Legislation online parliament of zimbabwe pdf of act as amended to act 121997 consulted on 20160217 abstractcitation. A comparative analysis of the security of mineral tenure under the mines and minerals act chapter 21. Mining law is regulated mostly by legislation in the form of the mines and minerals act chapter 21. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtysixth year of the republic of india as follows. The chief minerals were coal, gold, copper, nickel, tin, and clay, and zimbabwe was a world leader in the production of lithium minerals, chrysotile asbestos, and ferrochromium, with more than half of the worlds known chromium reserves. Minerals marketing corporation of zimbabwe mmcz was established through an act of parliament mmcz act chapter 21. There are other acts and regulations that draw their existence from this mines and minerals act. Consider not closing chililabombwe branch mp appeals december 20, 2019.
Mining was zimbabwe s leading industry in 2002, contributing 27% of export trade. The mines and minerals bill mmab, 2015 in zimbabwe was introduced to amend and strengthen the 1963 mines and minerals act. A case study of the perceived socioenvironmental problems caused by illegal gold. In november 2016, zela commissioned a research into current legal developments in zimbabwe s mining sector, particularly centered on developments in the legislative framework.
The mining industry in south africa is administered by the department of mineral resources, the head. Mineral and petroleum resources development act, no. Mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957 no. The mines and minerals act7 provides the main legislative framework for all mining activities in zimbabwe. The act has been acknowledged as a good piece of legislation by. Mining laws and regulations zimbabwe covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions. The act has been acknowledged as a good piece of legislation by both local and international investors. Be it enacted by parliament in the eighth year of the republic of india as follows. The communal lands act does not provide security of tenure for communal land and the right to mine under the mines and minerals act overrides the usufructuary rightsthe right to use of communal farmers over land. Simplify the mines and minerals act provide for a computerised cadastre unit to manage mining titles mineral resources are vested in the president of the republic of zimbabwe.
The act provides for the control on mining operations in zimbabwe, for the establishment of the mining affairs board and the administration of the act and for the definition of various rights and duties of persons involved in mining operations or circumstances relating to such operations. An act to establish the minerals marketing corporation of zimbabwe and to provide for the functions, powers and duties thereof. In zimbabwe over 60% of people living in rural areas are peasant farmers on communal land. Amendment of registration certificates of base mineral blocks. Minerals marketing corporation of zimbabwe mmcz act. Mining law is regulated mostly by legislation in the form of. Applications of other provisions of this act relating to mining leases. Mining zimbabwe our core focus is the zimbabwe mining industry, zimbabwe mining news, trends, new technologies being developed and used to improve this crucial sector, as well as new opportunities and investments arising from it. Miscellaneous fees prescribed for the purposes of the act. These regulations may he cited as the mining general amendment regulations, 2014 no. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals amendment act, 2015. An act further to amend the mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957.
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