Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe

The Minister of Mines and Mining Development Dr. Eng Polite Kambamura addresses ministry officials and inspectors from all mining provinces during an intensive Inspectors Training workshop in Harare. The Minister strongly emphasized the critical role of strict work ethics and uncompromised regulatory standards in safeguarding human lives across the nation's mining operations.

*At Museveni Mine, 32-year-old Mavies Gwiriko mixes mercury with crushed ore—bare-handed—just to earn a living. What she doesn’t know is that mercury can silently damage her brain, kidneys, and lungs.**

Across Zimbabwe, thousands of artisanal miners face the same risk every day. It’s time to protect our miners and communities by promoting mercury-free gold mining. Safer methods exist—let’s spread the word and save lives."

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Electricity can kill don’t risk it!

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development reminds all miners: Power off before work, avoid illegal connections, and report damaged cables immediately.

Only qualified electricians must handle electrical systems.

Stay alert, stay alive, safety starts with you!!!!!

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development today held an External Audit Entrance Meeting for the 2025 Budget Year Audit at the Permanent Secretary’s Boardroom, Head Office.

The meeting brought together Ministry leadership, Directors and departmental representatives together with External Auditors as part of the commencement of the audit process in line with Government financial accountability, transparency and governance procedures.

The engagement reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to sound public financial management and institutional accountability.

The Parliamentary Legal Committee today held deliberations on the Mines and Minerals Bill [H.B. 1, 2025], in a significant step towards modernising Zimbabwe’s mining sector and strengthening the legal framework governing mining operations.

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development was represented by Deputy Minister Hon. Dr Eng. C. Makwiranzou and Permanent Secretary Dr. W.T. Wushe. The session was chaired by Hon. Advocate Zvibgo.

Discussions centred on stakeholder engagement and consultations on key legal and constitutional provisions of the proposed legislation, which is expected to enhance transparency, investor confidence, sustainability, and growth within the mining industry.

The Ministry remains committed to building a modern, accountable, and inclusive mining sector that contributes meaningfully to national development and Vision 2030.

Emergencies can happen anytime - preparation saves lives.

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development reminds all miners: Every mine must have first aid kits, fire extinguishers, rescue procedures, emergency contacts, and assembly points.

Report accidents immediately and make safety your priority.

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development reminds all miners: No mineral is worth a human life. Protect lives through proper PPE, safe mining methods, licensed blasting, and regular inspections. Let’s make safety our daily priority and ensure everyone goes home safe.

Zimbabwe has officially classified 14 minerals as “critical,” banned raw exports, and introduced mandatory State shareholding through SPVs in one of the most significant mining policy shifts in Southern Africa.

The move follows a 106% surge in lithium revenues and signals Harare’s push toward beneficiation, local value addition, and tighter control over strategic resources.

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The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development reminds all miners and citizens: Only licensed personnel must handle explosives. Unsafe handling causes fatal explosions, fires, and injuries. Safety starts with compliance protect lives and protect property.