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Strategic Plan 2026–2027
AMMZ’s direction for the next two years: purpose, priorities, programmes and targets.
26 October 2026
Introduction
The AMMZ Strategic Plan 2026–2027 sets the Association’s direction for the next two years. This summary gives members, partners and the wider mining community an overview of its purpose, priorities, programmes and targets. The plan was developed at the AMMZ Council Strategic Workshop held in Harare on 24–25 April 2026, with members of the Association and the Chamber of Mines Secretariat.
Founded in 1972 and affiliated to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ), AMMZ helped embed zero harm, sustainable practice and emergency preparedness across Zimbabwe’s mining industry. The industry has since changed: new technologies, new investors, the drive for sustainability and the growth of small-scale mining have reshaped the sector.
The workshop reviewed AMMZ’s role in this changed industry and identified its priorities: a clearer value proposition for members, better communication, stronger visibility, close alignment with the Chamber, and programmes that equip mine managers for today’s realities, including ESG, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), crisis management and labour law.
Within the industry, the Chamber of Mines leads on policy and engagement with Government, while AMMZ focuses on safety, endurance, value creation, profitability and serving as the face of the industry within the community.
1972Association formed
Affiliated to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, advancing the science and practice of mining.
Apr 2026Council Strategic Workshop
Harare, 24–25 April 2026, with Association members and the Chamber of Mines Secretariat.
2026120 members
Membership base in April 2026, with participation at about 50%.
2027170 members
Target by the end of 2027, with participation raised to 90% by the end of 2026.
Strategic framework
A world-class platform for mining professionals
AMMZ aims to be the world-class platform for mining professionals.
PurposeAdvance mining practice
To advance the science and practice of mining and allied disciplines in Zimbabwe.
VisionWorld-class platform
To be the world-class platform for mining professionals.
MissionSafe, sustainable, profitable
To connect Zimbabwe’s mine management professionals locally, regionally and internationally, and make them renowned for safe, sustainable and profitable mining.
Core values
Six shared values
Integrity, teamwork and collaboration, accountability, respect, diversity and inclusion, and innovation.
Integrity
Acting with honesty and doing the right thing, even when difficult.
Teamwork and collaboration
Working together to achieve shared goals.
Accountability
Taking full responsibility for actions, decisions and outcomes.
Respect
Treating colleagues and stakeholders with dignity, fairness and empathy.
Diversity and inclusion
Welcoming and valuing members of every background, gender and generation.
Innovation
Encouraging creativity, forward thinking and new ways of solving problems.
Five strategic pillars
Five pillars carry the AMMZ vision for 2026–2027
Five pillars, built on six shared values, organise all of AMMZ’s work for 2026–2027. Each pillar has its own objective, programmes and KPIs, set out below.
Vision: the world-class platform for mining professionals
Fund Raising, Finance and Administration
- Subscriptions
- Sponsorship
- AMMZ Desk
Special Projects
- Mentorship
- Strategic review
Technology, Innovation and Academia
- Symposiums
- Webinars and CPD
- Tertiary partners
SHE and Technical Visits
- Mine visits
- ASM training
- Safety and ESG
Values: Integrity · Teamwork · Accountability · Respect · Diversity and Inclusion · Innovation
Pillars as set by the AMMZ Council Strategic Workshop, April 2026
Key components
Seven action plans
Seven action plans turn the pillars into work.
01 · AdministrationGive AMMZ a dedicated presence within the Chamber of Mines.
An AMMZ Desk at the Chamber to manage the membership database, communication, events, meetings and stakeholder liaison, with regular AMMZ representation at Chamber executive, AGM and SHEQ Committee meetings.
02 · MembershipGrow from 120 members in April 2026 to 170 by the end of 2027, and lift participation from about 50% to 90% by the end of 2026.
Update the membership register; launch an easy online application and registration platform; build a database of operating mines and their professionals; market AMMZ on social media and through media partnerships; introduce student/junior associate membership and tiered fees.
03 · VisibilityMake AMMZ visible to members, industry and the public.
Partner actively in Chamber activities, build partnerships with non-mining institutions such as banks, and add a website platform where industry can reach AMMZ technical experts.
04 · Technology, innovation and sustainabilityHelp members adopt technology in an industry where mechanisation is below 50%.
Annual symposiums and subject webinars, quarterly expert knowledge exchanges, partnerships with tertiary institutions including curriculum review, and technical presentations on technology and ESG.
05 · Impactful programmes and technical excellencePromote safe, efficient, ethical and environmentally responsible mining.
Eight flagship programmes for members and the industry.
06 · Collaboration and stakeholder relationshipsBuild trust and influence with government, industry, academia, allied associations, artisanal and small-scale mining, and communities.
Map and prioritise stakeholders, run regular engagements, and evaluate the benefits after 12 months for a report to Council and the AGM.
07 · FundingSecure sustainable funding for AMMZ’s programmes.
Full collection of member subscriptions, with early-payment incentives; supplier conferences; advertising and sponsorship opportunities; AMMZ-branded merchandise.
Deliverables
Flagship programmes
Eight programmes are the Association’s main deliverables to members and the industry.
AnnualAnnual General Meeting
Statutory meeting, Council elections, keynote technical and policy presentations, and awards and recognition.
QuarterlyTechnical mine visits
On-site inspections, safety, environmental and operational benchmarking, and post-visit technical reports.
Twice a yearRegional technical symposiums
Peer-reviewed papers, safety, ESG and productivity sessions, optional supplier exhibitions, and published proceedings.
QuarterlyWebinars and CPD sessions
Technical webinars, regulatory and ESG updates, case studies, and CPD credit tracking.
AnnualASM training programme
Health and safety, environmental awareness, basic mine planning and compliance, and formalisation support.
Annual, before the AGMMember satisfaction survey
A digital survey, analysis, and a Council-approved action plan.
From H2 2026Mentorship programme
Mentor–mentee matching, leadership and ethics sessions, and progress reviews.
AnnualStrategic review
Annual performance assessment, a KPI scorecard, risk and opportunity review, and strategy updates.
Accountability
Key targets and KPIs
Council will be measured against these headline targets, reviewed annually in the Strategic Review. The goal is to meet at least 70% of annual targets.
Collaboration, Membership, PR and AGMAGM attendance
At least 75% of paid-up members
Collaboration, Membership, PR and AGMCouncil resolutions implemented
At least 80% within 6 months
Collaboration, Membership, PR and AGMMember survey
At least 60% respond, and at least 75% satisfied
Collaboration, Membership, PR and AGMFormal stakeholder engagements
At least 10 a year, including at least 3 with government or regulators and at least 3 with ASM or communities
Collaboration, Membership, PR and AGMPartnerships formalised
At least 2 memoranda of understanding
Collaboration, Membership, PR and AGMPolicy or regulatory inputs
At least 2 a year
Fund Raising, Finance and AdministrationSubscription collection
100% of members
Fund Raising, Finance and AdministrationSupplier conferences
2 in 2026
Special ProjectsMentor–mentee pairs
At least 20 per cycle, with at least 85% completion
Technology, Innovation and AcademiaRegional symposiums
At least 2 per region a year, at least 10 papers each, and at least 30% ESG content
Technology, Innovation and AcademiaWebinars
At least 4 a year, average attendance of at least 100, and CPD credits to at least 90% of attendees
SHE and Technical VisitsTechnical mine visits
At least 4 a year, at least 20 participants each, with reports within 30 days
SHE and Technical VisitsASM training
At least 1 per region a year, at least 50 miners per session, and at least 60% adopting improved practices
Timelines
Action items
Dated commitments run from May 2026 to the end of 2027. The rest of the plan recurs on a fixed cycle.
- 15 May 2026By 15 May 2026
Review and update the membership register, base and subscription status.
- 29 May 2026By 29 May 2026
Launch the online application and registration platform.
- 1 month1 month
Identify and map priority stakeholders; approve the stakeholder register.
- 3 monthsWithin 3 months, then ongoing
Hold stakeholder engagements with ministries, industry, suppliers, ASM groups, academia and communities.
- H2 2026From H2 2026
Launch the mentorship programme.
- During 2026During 2026
Hold two supplier conferences.
- End 2026By end-2026
Raise member participation to 90%.
- End 2026By end-2026
Grow membership by 17% (to about 140).
- 12 monthsAfter 12 months
Evaluate engagement benefits and report to Council and the AGM.
- End 2027By end-2027
Grow membership by a further 20% (to 170).
- OngoingOngoing, every one to three months
Represent AMMZ at Chamber of Mines executive and SHEQ Committee meetings.
- MonthlyMonthly
Review the Mine Managers Database.
- QuarterlyQuarterly
Run technical mine visits, webinars and expert knowledge exchanges.
- AnnuallyAnnually
Run the member survey, AGM, ASM training and strategic review.
Members
How members can get involved
The plan succeeds only with active members. For membership and enquiries, contact the AMMZ Desk at the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe.
01
Join or renew. your membership and keep your subscription up to date.
02
Attend. the AGM, technical mine visits, symposiums and webinars, and earn CPD credits.
03
Contribute. a technical paper, host a mine visit or share your expertise through the AMMZ technical experts platform.
04
Mentor. an emerging mining professional through the mentorship programme.
05
Tell us what you think. through the annual member satisfaction survey.
06
Partner or sponsor. AMMZ events, programmes and merchandise.
Join the work of the plan
Membership, events and sponsorship are how the 2026–2027 strategy reaches the industry.