Diamonds📍 Manicaland
Diamond recovery technology partners
Value-addition and recovery efficiency
Investor Information
Investments
Zimbabwe holds the world’s second-largest proven platinum reserves, significant gold deposits, and growing lithium and diamond opportunities.
Why invest in Zimbabwe mining
World-class geology
The Great Dyke hosts the world’s second-largest platinum group metal reserves, alongside extensive gold greenstone belts.
Battery minerals
Africa’s leading lithium deposits, with active projects in Masvingo, Mashonaland and Matabeleland.
Clear title system
Mining rights are registered and verifiable through the national mining cadastre portal.
Investor support
The Ministry facilitates site visits, data access and introductions to provincial mining offices.
How to invest: licensing steps
- 01
Prospecting Licence
Reconnaissance & ground exploration rights
- 02
EPO Application
Exclusive prospecting order documentation
- 03
Mining Lease / Grant
Commercial exploitation title granting
- 04
EMA & Community
Environmental approvals & stakeholder accords
- 05
Statutory Reporting
Regular mineral production & royalties return
Check claim availability on the Zimbabwe Mining Cadastre portal. Statutory forms and fee schedules are published in the Document Centre.
Strategic Portfolio
Priority investment areas
Diamonds
Gold📍 Multiple provinces
Gold — greenstone belt joint ventures
Significant gold endowment with artisanal and industrial operators.
Platinum group metals📍 Midlands / Mashonaland West
Great Dyke PGM partnership window
Zimbabwe holds the world’s second-largest proven platinum reserves.
Lithium📍 Masvingo / southern belt
Lithium exploration & chemicals
Downstream chemicals and concentrate offtake
Interested in investing?
Tell us which mineral, region or project you are interested in and the Investment Promotion desk will respond.