{"id":2966,"date":"2026-05-19T11:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.grz.gov.zm\/chch\/?page_id=2966"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:01:49","slug":"departments-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mrc.org.zm\/?page_id=2966","title":{"rendered":"Departments"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2966\" class=\"elementor elementor-2966\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a50838 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a50838\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9d37ff elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-align-center elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"c9d37ff\" 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301l235.22-193.74a12.19 12.19 0 0 1 15.3 0L530.9 301a12 12 0 0 0 16.9-1.6l25.5-31a12 12 0 0 0-1.7-16.93z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" arrow_carrot-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">About Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" arrow_carrot-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Directorates & Units<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c127d44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c127d44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1c7d92 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a1c7d92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe81309 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fe81309\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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The department plays a critical role in the value Chain by timely processing, Appraising, Granting or revoking Mining and Non Rights in line with the Minerals Regulation Act No. 11 of 2024.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mines Inspections and Audit <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2232\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2232\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Directorate of Mines Inspection &amp; Audit is responsible for conducting mine inspections and facilitating various compliance audits in order to enforce regulations and standards in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment in the Mining industry in Zambia.<\/p><p>It is also responsible for preventing and detecting illegal mining activities including trespassing and theft of minerals in order to protect the country\u2019s mineral resources.<\/p><p>It contributes to the MRC\u2019s mandate of regulating and monitoring the Mining industry and Mining operations in Zambia.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mine Standards and Regulation<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2233\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2233\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Directorate of Mine Regulations and Standards (DMRS) is responsible for setting and enforcing standards across exploration, mining, processing, and mineral marketing. Through its Mineral Production &amp; Value Chain and Accreditation &amp; Certification Sections, it monitors mineral quantity, quality, and value to ensure fairness, safety, and maximum national benefit.<\/p><p>From laboratory testing and export certification to pre-export inspections and oversight of Mineral Market Centres, the Directorate promotes transparent trade and stronger revenue collection. It also accredits service providers, certifies safety equipment, and audits compliance with statutory requirements.<\/p><p>By combating smuggling, enforcing mineral royalty obligations, reducing wasteful mining practices, and strengthening accountability, the Directorate plays a vital role in transforming Zambia\u2019s mineral resources into sustainable growth that benefits artisanal miners, investors, and the nation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2234\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Finance and Business Development<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2234\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2234\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Directorate of Finance and Business Development is responsible for financial management, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring the Commission\u2019s financial sustainability. It is also coordinating the development of the Commission\u2019s Strategic Plan with support from MDD consultants under Cabinet Office.<\/p><p>The Directorate is strengthening governance through the development of key policies and frameworks, including financial management, risk management, asset management, transport, and monitoring and evaluation policies. Financial operations remain stable, supported by consistent Treasury funding, and the Commission continues to comply with all regulatory and statutory obligations while maintaining transparency and accountability.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2235\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Human Resource & Operations<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2235\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2235\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Human Resource &amp; Operations Unit optimizes the Commission&#8217;s human capital and administrative frameworks. By implementing strategic recruitment, professional development, and robust operational oversight, the Unit ensures a high-performing workforce and a seamless work environment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2236\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Legal Services<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2236\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2236\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Legal Services Unit serves as the Commission\u2019s chief advisory body on all legal and regulatory matters. It mitigates institutional risk through expert litigation management and ensures that all administrative and enforcement actions strictly adhere to the Minerals Regulation Act and relevant legislative frameworks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2237\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Procurement<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2237\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2237\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Procurement Unit manages the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle, ensuring supply chain resilience and continuity. Through disciplined spend management and strategic sourcing, it optimizes resource allocation to support the Commission\u2019s fiscal and operational objectives.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2238\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Information Communication Technology<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2238\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2238\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit drives the strategy, deployment, and management of robust technological infrastructure. By delivering reliable systems and digital solutions, the Unit ensures seamless cross-departmental operations and supports the Commission&#8217;s overarching mission.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2239\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Internal Audit<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2239\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2239\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Internal Audit is a strategic partner helping the organization build stronger systems of governance, risk management and internal controls. Through engagements and collaboration with Management, Internal Audit enhances the organization\u2019s effectiveness and achievement of strategic objectives. As a department, we provide insight, assurance and foresight that\u00a0promotes transparency and accountability,\u00a0drives better decisions and\u00a0sustainable\u00a0organizational growth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22310\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Public Relations Unit<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22310\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-22310\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>The Public Relations Unit is responsible for managing the strategic communication, media relations, and stakeholder engagement frameworks of the Commission. 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