Mining Law

Mining law in Zimbabwe is legally and administratively complex with legislation often in flux. Our Mining department has a wealth of industry knowledge in many facets of the mining, minerals and energy sectors, developed through years of experience in assisting our clients and understanding their needs. 

With mining laws evolving frequently, our clients benefit from our skills in, and understanding of, these changes and updates such as, for example, the increasing regulations around environmental issues and the granting of prospecting and mining rights. Our mining department provides wide-ranging legal services covering a broad spectrum.  We have extensive knowledge and are able to provide comprehensive, practical legal advice on everyday issues as well as corporate transactions no matter how complex. Our services include:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Joint ventures
• Mineral rights and titles, including licensing, prospecting, mining, royalty and development agreements
• Liaising with the Department of Mineral Resources
• Statutory claims arising from mining activities
• Regulation, including occupational health and safety, competition and employment law
• Commercial disputes, including dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration
• Due diligence investigations
• Property rights and titles
• Negotiating specific agreements, including purchase, contractorship, operating and maintenance agreements for new rights