The Zimbabwe Miners Federation of Zimbabwe have implored miners countrywide to comply with government’s urgent call for players in the sector to adhere in submitting accurate coordinates for their claims.
Government a fortnight ago, gazetted a Mining Bill that will propel the implementation of the Mining Cadastre Information Management System.
A cadastre system is a comprehensive register of land ownership and property boundaries.
It typically includes detailed information about land parcels, such as their location, size, value and ownership.
The primary purpose of a cadastre system is to provide a secure and transparent way to record and manage land rights.
Speaking at the historic signing of a partnership between ZMF and the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ), ZMF Chief executive officer Mr Wellington Takavarasha said the implementation of the cadastre system plays a pivotal role in formalising the country’s artisanal and small scale mining.
“We urge miners to submit accurate surveyed coordinates for their claims, effective 1 July 2025.
“Government is not embarking on a witch-hunt exercise.
“ZMF and AMSZ stand united in supporting this progressive initiative by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, which aims to formalise the sector.
“It aims to reduce disputes and align Zimbabwe’s mining standards with regional and international best practices.
“The partnership represents a significant milestone in bringing structure, transparency and professionalism to artisanal and small-scale mining sector,” said Mr Takavarasha.
Speaking at the same occasion AMSZ President Mr Gumbie Munesu indicated that the cadastre system will bring about multiple subsequent for all miners in the country.
He welcomed the landmark initiative by their parent Ministry in promoting digitalisation and computerisation of the cadastre system.
“Our partnership with ZMF supports access to artisanal and small scale miners to credible mining surveying services, growth of this sector and the overall sector,” he said.
Mr Gumbie complimented Mr Takavarasha’s call on urging miners not to look at the implementation of the cadastre system as a witch-hunt exercise to evict miners from their claims.
He added that the initiative boosts immediate growth in investment the artisanal and small scale sector.
“Mining is one of the most significant economic drivers in Zimbabwe, and the artisanal and small scale miners in 2024 contributed about 65 percent gold output.
“Supporting them directly translates to national development and economic growth.
“It enables improvements national ore and mineral accounting and reconciliation processes, in line with globally acceptable international best practices.”
Mr Takavarasha said the Memorandum of Understanding will remain in force for five years, with provisions for renewal.
“ZMF has acquired state-of-the-art differential GPS device for use by AMSZ surveyors.
“This strategic investment will ensure precision in surveying while curbing the exorbitant costs and operational disruptions arising from non-compliance.
“ZMF will provide office space for AMSZ representatives at its Head office and Provincial offices, ensuring miners have local access to mining surveying services and information,” he said.
Mr Takavarasha said ZMF will soon launch a nationwide awareness campaigns and workshops to educate miners on the new requirements.
“Emphasis is on the importance of engaging only registered mine surveyors. AMSZ will provide technical expertise to support these efforts.”
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