The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development is responsible for the development and management of mineral resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of Zambia.

MISSION

To facilitate the development of efficient, safe, viable and sustainable mineral and petroleum resource industries for the maximum benefit of the people of Zambia,

VISION

To have an efficient and computer information and licensing systems and improved compliance in the Mining and petroleum industries.

CORE VALUES

The enduring core values of the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development are:

Integrity - In serving, they put the obligation of the Ministry above personal interest and conduct themselves in a manner that is beyond reproach.

Honest - In their dealings, they will be truthful to the client's interests.

Objectivity - They shall be open and base their advice and decision on unbiased and rigorous analysis of evidence.

Accountability - They shall be responsible for decisions and actions they take.

Environmental Protection - They shall ensure that the extraction of mineral and petroleum resources is undertaken in a manner which does not destroy the environment.