Claims registration and mining title
Guidance on prospecting, pegging and registration of mining claims, and on applications for the various forms of mining title, together with the record keeping that keeps title in good standing.
Practice area
Mining Law
Claims, mining title, compliance, joint ventures and disputes under the Mines and Minerals Act.
Mining is central to the Zimbabwean economy, and it is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the country. Whether you are a small scale miner pegging a first claim, an established operator or an investor considering a joint venture, we help you secure title, stay compliant and protect your position when disputes arise. Our advice is grounded in the Mines and Minerals Act and the practice of the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development and its provincial offices.
How we can help
Transfers and dealings in mining rights
Sale, transfer, cession and hypothecation of claims and mining rights, with due diligence on the underlying title before any money changes hands.
Tribute and joint venture agreements
Drafting and negotiation of tribute agreements, joint venture and shareholder arrangements, offtake agreements and contracts with contractors, structured so that each party knows its rights and obligations.
Regulatory and environmental compliance
Advice on obligations under the Mines and Minerals Act, environmental impact assessment requirements under the Environmental Management Act, and the licences and returns that a mining operation must maintain.
Mining disputes
Representation in boundary and ownership disputes, forfeiture and cancellation proceedings, and disputes between partners, before the Mining Commissioner, the Ministry and the courts.
Investment in the mining sector
Support for local and foreign investors on structuring, approvals and transaction documents, working together with our investment law practice.
At a glance
From claim to operation
The broad legal path of a mining project, simplified.
- 01ProspectingProspecting rights and authority to enter ground
- 02PeggingThe claim is pegged according to the Act
- 03RegistrationRegistration with the provincial mining office
- 04ApprovalsEnvironmental impact assessment and other licences
- 05OperationInspection, returns and continued compliance
The next step
Tell us what you need to achieve.
Book a consultation and we will set out your options, the steps involved and how we would take your matter forward.