By Desire Tshuma
Harare – The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has given all holders of mining titles and mining operators until 30 August 2026 to regularise outstanding obligations, warning that failure to comply may result in forfeiture of rights.
In a public notice issued on 10 July 2026 and signed by Permanent Secretary Dr. Thomas U. Wushe, the Ministry called on all stakeholders to settle outstanding payments and requirements linked to their mining titles.
“To all holders of mining titles and mining operators: Call to Regularise Outstanding Obligations,” the notice reads. “Failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe may result in forfeiture.”
The Ministry has directed stakeholders to visit their respective Provincial Mining Offices to obtain invoices and clarify what is owed.
The move comes as government pushes to tighten compliance and increase revenue collection from the mining sector, which remains Zimbabwe’s top foreign currency earner.
The notice is being issued under the Ministry’s theme “Sustainable Mining: Our Legacy” and is aligned to five strategic pillars: Resource Identification & Geological Mapping; Value Addition & Beneficiation; Modernized Governance & Regulatory Framework; Formalization & Empowerment; and Sustainability & Revenue Maximization.
Officials say the regularization drive is meant to weed out dormant titles, promote formalization of small-scale miners, and ensure that those holding titles are actively contributing to production and national development.
Industry players have been urged not to wait until the last minute, with just over a month left before the deadline.