Mining Licence Zimbabwe — Types, Application & Fees

Q: Where do I apply for a mining licence in Zimbabwe?

Apply at the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, or at the nearest Provincial Mining Director's office.

Types of Mining Licences

Licence Type	Description	Duration
Prospecting Licence	Allows exploration and prospecting for minerals in a defined area	2 years (renewable)
Exclusive Prospecting Order (EPO)	Exclusive rights to prospect a large area — for serious investors	3 years (renewable)
Mining Claim	Rights to mine a specific pegged claim (small-scale)	Ongoing (with annual renewal)
Mining Lease	Large-scale mining rights over a defined area	25 years (renewable)
Special Mining Lease	For strategic minerals or large-scale operations	Negotiated with government
Special Grant	For alluvial mining (river/stream deposits)	Varies

How to Apply

Identify the Mineral and Area

Determine what mineral you want to mine and where. Check with the Mining Commissioner's office that the area is available and not already claimed.

Peg Your Claim (for Mining Claims)

For mining claims, you must physically peg the area according to the Mines and Minerals Act. A qualified prospector or mining agent can help with this.

Register at the Mining Commissioner's Office

Submit your application at the Provincial Mining Director's office or the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in Harare.

Pay the Registration Fees

Pay the applicable fees for your licence type.

Environmental Impact Assessment

For larger operations, you will need an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approved by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA).

Licence Issued

Once all approvals are obtained and fees paid, your mining licence is issued.

Requirements

National ID (for individuals) or company registration (for companies — register at registercompany.co.zw)
Proof of financial capacity — especially for EPOs and mining leases
Environmental Impact Assessment (for operations above a certain scale)
Tax clearance from ZIMRA
Mining plan — for larger operations

Fees

Licence Type	Typical Fee
Prospecting Licence	US$50 - US$200
Mining Claim registration	US$100 - US$500
Mining Claim annual renewal	US$50 - US$200
EPO application	US$500 - US$5,000+
Mining Lease	Negotiated — significant fees apply

Note: Fees change frequently. Contact the Ministry of Mines for current rates. Additional royalties apply on extracted minerals.

Key Contacts

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development: Zimre Centre, 8th Floor, cnr Leopold Takawira & Kwame Nkrumah, Harare
Provincial Mining Directors: Offices in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru, Masvingo, Chinhoyi, Bindura
Environmental Management Agency (EMA): For EIA approvals

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of mining licences are available in Zimbabwe?

The main types are: Prospecting Licence, Exclusive Prospecting Order (EPO), Mining Claim, Mining Lease, Special Mining Lease, and Special Grant. Small-scale miners typically start with a mining claim.

Where do I apply for a mining licence in Zimbabwe?

Apply at the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in Harare, or at the nearest Provincial Mining Director's office.

Do I need a company to get a mining licence?

Individual mining claims can be pegged by individuals, but larger operations (EPOs, Mining Leases) typically require a registered company.

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