Zimbabwe is endowed with vast mineral resources, including gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, lithium, chrome, uranium, coal, copper, nickel, iron ore, tantalite, dimension stones, and graphite. The mining industry is regulated primarily through the Mines and Minerals Act and related statutes, with key institutions including the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC), Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA), the Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines, Zimbabwe Geological Survey (ZGS) and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA).

Our firm has a long-standing and in-depth association with the mining and energy sectors, offering clients practical, results-driven legal solutions and advisory services. We provide comprehensive support across the full spectrum of mining, energy, and natural resources law, including:

1. Acquisition and Management of Mining Rights: Assisting prospecting miners and new mining companies to secure mining titles through regulatory-compliant registration, certification of mining rights, and drafting of prospecting, discovery, and registration notices.
2. Mining and Project Contracts: Negotiating, drafting, and advising on agreements for mining operations, project structuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation, employment, and investment transactions.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Advisory: Guiding clients through local, national, and international regulatory frameworks, including licensing, exchange control approvals, investment certification, mineral royalties, taxation, and general corporate compliance.
4. Due Diligence & Investment Structuring: Conducting thorough due diligence on contracts, mining rights acquisition, investment opportunities, collaboration agreements, and stakeholder engagements to mitigate risks.
5. Dispute Resolution & Stakeholder Engagement: Offering practical solutions for disputes over boundaries, titles, usage rights, and community grievances, including conciliation, arbitration, and litigation, while emphasizing community relations and societal compliance.
6. Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health: Advising on sustainable practices, environmental compliance, occupational health and safety laws, and community relocation and development initiatives.
7. Energy & Infrastructure Projects: Providing legal support in project structuring, licensing, capital raising, financing agreements, power purchase agreements, grid connections, and compliance audits.

Our dedicated team of attorneys brings unmatched expertise, ensuring clients can navigate regulatory complexities, secure financing, mitigate environmental risks, and optimize strategic opportunities. We are committed to empowering businesses in mining, energy, and natural resources to thrive sustainably and successfully in Zimbabwe’s evolving sectors.