
A proposed cooperatives strategy for artisanal and small-scale …
In this paper, a cooperatives strategy for artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Zambia is presented. The strategy exploits a state gold buying programme to promote three elements, namely, formalisation of the ASGM sector, poverty alleviation in communities hosting gold resources, and macroeconomic stability. ... (MMD) Act No. 11 …

MINING RIGHTS OF SMALL SCALE MINERS– SAFETY FIRST …
In Zambia, the small-scale mining is formalized in the sense that individuals, groups or companies have to operate under a legal mining title, such as an Artisan's Mining …

How to Get An Artisanal Mining License in Zambia
An Artisanal Mining License (AML) is a legal permit that allows individuals or small-scale miners to explore and mine minerals in Zambia. Unlike large-scale mining operations, which require significant investment and infrastructure, artisanal mining is generally more basic in terms of technology and capital. Governed by Zambia's Mines and Minerals …

The 'Zambia Model': A blueprint for formalizing artisanal and …
Zambia's regulatory framework for ASM has been built around gemstones, particularly emeralds, amethyst, aquamarine and tourmaline. There is, similar to …

Delving into the rich field of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining …
The women and youth dominated space of artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) presents many opportunities for innovation, development and stimulation of the …

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Mines and Minerals …
9 Previously held mining rights in Zambia, if any, by applicant Mining Right/Licence No. Location Area (km2) (a) (a) (a) (b) (b) (b) (c) (c) (c) (d) (d) (d) (e) (e) (e) ... An application for large-scale or small-scale mining shall only be made by a company. 2. A small-scale mining activity may only be undertaken by a citizen-owned, citizen ...

ZAMBIA: Land and mineral rights in conflict
MANSA, 30 August 2010 (IRIN) - Mining prospectors in Luapula Province, northern Zambia, have forced small-scale farmers from their land at gun point, according to villagers in the region.

Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Zambia
A prospecting permit, small-scale mining licence, small-scale gemstone licence and an artisanal mining right cannot be granted to a person who is not a citizen …

The Mines and Minerals Act, 2015
70. Abandonment of land subject to mining or non-mining right 71. Surrender of mining right or mineral processing licence 72. Suspension or revocation of mining right or mineral processing licence 73. Surrender of records on termination of mining right or mineral processing licence 74. Management of assets on suspension, abandonment or ...

ARTISANAL AND SMALL SCALE MINING 2023 LEAFLET
or small-scale mining with annual turnover of K800,000 or less per annum. The following Mining License holders fall under this category: • Small-scale mining license; • Small-scale gemstone license; • Artisan's mining right; What is the tax rate? The tax rate applicable is 4% of the gross turnover less Mineral Royalty paid.

Stronger Value Chains Are Vital for Artisanal Small-Scale …
Stronger Value Chains Are Vital for Artisanal Small-Scale Mining. 15 April 2024, Lusaka, Zambia — An international event is taking place in Lusaka, Zambia this …

Exploration License – Ministry of Mines and Mineral …
Proposals for employment and training of citizens of Zambia during the renewal period. Valid Tax clearance certificate (Issued under Income Tax Act Cap 323). Documentation on Title to Land or Written Consent of Legal Occupier of Land. Consent from existing Mining Rights Holder if the area over a Mining right Holder. Articles of association.

Mineral Royalty leaflet
• Large -scale mining license, • Large -scale gemstone license, • Small-scale mining license, • Small-scale gemstone license, • Artisan's mining right, and • Mineral trading permit b) Any person without a mining right but in possession of minerals extracted from the Republic on which mineral royalty has not been

Ownership of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Rights in Zambia
Corner of Nationalist & John Mbita Roads, opposite Ridgeway Campus gate, Lusaka. Tel: +260 211 269 717 | +260 979 015 660. [email protected]

ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING POLICY, 2022 …
ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING POLICY, 2022 Published under. GN 1938 in . GG. 46124 of 30 March 2022. I, ... Artisanal Mining to be defined separately from Small Scale Mining, as is the case in Zambia. (c) Graduation provisions: the policy and legislative framework to include clear

CHALLENGES FACING ZAMBIA IN MANAGING …
6 4.2 LAND DEGRADATION DUE TO ILLEGAL MINING Small scale mining sector in Zambia is characterized apart from licensed operators, by the large presence of illegal miners, more especially in Ndola ...

Delving into the rich field of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining …
The women and youth dominated space of artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) presents many opportunities for innovation, development and stimulation of the local fabrication and manufacturing industry. The cooperatives and miners within the space work tirelessly to convert development minerals like quartz, silica, river sand, and granulite …

Small-scale mining and cleaner production issues in Zambia
However, in Zambia, according to the Mines and Minerals Act of 1995, four types of mineral rights are issued for SSM. As Table 1 indicates, the types of minerals mined and size of an area determines the definition of SSM. ... Masialeti M. Small-scale Mining in Zambia. Southern African Network for Training and Research on the …

The Federation of small scale mining Associations of Zambia …
The Federation of small scale mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ), was registered with the Registrar of societies in 2008. This is an umbrella body of all the Small Scale Mining Associations operating in Zambia. It has 16 affiliated member Associations representing all the 10 provinces of Zambia. The Federation is being managed by an …

Has the promise of formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining …
Formalization of small scale mining in Zambia: critical reflections. Zambia boasts rich deposits of emeralds, amethysts, aquamarines, ... Small scale mining or artisan mining right. 3. Holder of any other mining licence. 0.6% 5% 2%: Mineral Royalty April 2006 to March 2007: 1.

The New Humanitarian | Land and mineral rights in conflict
Mining prospectors in Luapula Province, northern Zambia, have forced small-scale farmers from their land at gun point, according to villagers in the region. "We have a lot of battles going on over land; people's right to land is being violated by manganese miners, time and again," said Ignatius Musenge of the Zambia Land …

Procedures for Granting mining Rights and Non …
• Proposals for employment and training of citizens of Zambia • Tax clearance certificate (issued under Income Tax Act (Cap. 323)) ... Artisan Mining Right 2 Years 6.68ha Small Scale Exploration License 4 Years 10,000ha Small Scale Mining License 10 Years 400ha (4km2) Large Scale Exploration License 4 Years 200,000ha (2,000km2)

Key Trends Driving Zambia's Mining Sector Expansion
Zambia Discovers World's Third Largest Copper Reserves. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced the discovery of world-class copper reserves at the Mingomba exploration project by Bill-Gates backed exploration startup KoBold Metals in February 2024. With an expected production of between 500,000 and 600,000 metric …

Zambia: mining licence process map
Th is licence map describes the process of awa rding small-scale and large-scale exploration licences as well as artisanal mining, small-scale mining and large-scale mining rights (li cences).. This map applies to the process across the country – the mining licence awarding process is centralised. The central government processes and awards …

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development – MMMD
One of its mandate is to offer Technical Extension Services to Artisanal and Small-Scale License holders. THE 2024 ZAMBIA MINING INSAKA. Theme: Mining Beyond Copper - Celebrating 100 years of mining in Zambia 7th - 11th October 2024 ... How to use the Online Transactional Portal and apply for Mining Right _MCD. Contact Information. The ...

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Mines and Minerals …
1. An application for large-scale or small-scale mining shall only be made by a company. 2. A small-scale mining activity may only be undertaken by a citizen-owned, citizen …

Small-scale mining and cleaner production issues in Zambia
Small-scale mining (SSM) has had unprecedented growth in Zambia during the past decade. The sector now produces a variety of commodities, especially gemstones, building and industrial minerals. From a structural and technical perspective, SSM is conducted on a very rudimentary level using basic tools such as picks and shovel, and …

SUBJECT: RESULTS OF THE 79TH MINING LICENSING …
Mbwembwelele Small Scale Mining Cooperative: Au: 6.6433 ha: Eastern, Petauke: Approved: 20th MAY, 2024: 23: 33262-HQ-AMR: ... Rockvalley Mining Zambia Limited: Au, Co, Cu, EM, Nb, QTZ, Sn, Ta, TML, W: 9295.8224 ha: Southern, Choma ... CANCELLATION OF NON-COMPLIANT MINING AND NON-MINING RIGHTS BY THE …

Kula Resources
Small-scale (and artisanal) mining in Zambia has yielded few benefits for licence holders due to limited success in accessing finance, technology, and institutional support. There are over 900 small-scale and artisanal licenses in Zambia with …

THE ROLE OF ARTISANAL AND SMALL SCALE MINING …
This research aimed at investigating Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) in Zambia can play a big role in enhancing sustainable livelihoods in local and surrounding communities. Although ASM has the potential to stimulate local economic development and to promote poverty alleviation, it has failed to improve the livelihoods of its ...