Zaofu Mining Administration
The Zaofu Mining Administration (ZMA) is an independent government organization responsible for the management and development of the nation’s mining resources. ZMA oversees all mining operations within the country from prospecting, surveying and reclaiming the lands pertinently to operational management.
ZMA’s goal is to ensure mining operations meet the highest safety and environmental standards through various policies, regulations and enforcement actions. The Administration is committed to reinforcing the legal framework needed to attain responsible and sustainable exploitation of natural resources. Growing resource demands, a need to reduce resource waste, and new technology has led to increased responsibilities and workloads, inspiring reform and emphasizing the need for efficient governance throughout all of ZMA’s departments.
The Administration works with a variety of stakeholders who can provide input on policy and decision-making. These stakeholders include, but are not limited to, industry, universities, and research organizations. ZMA also utilizes public forums, workshops and consultation activities to facilitate dialogue and assure input from these stakeholders.
In addition to their primary responsibilities, ZMA’s also manage all funding for research, development and innovation in the mining sector and provides technical assistance to entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the Administration cooperate with various international agencies to ensure all resources are properly managed.
Finally, ZMA spearheads efforts to promote public education and information about the mining sector. By collaborating with relevant organizations, ZMA is able to leverage resources to create literature and materials that can be shared by communities, the public and miners.
Through their responsibilities, oversight and contributions, the Zaofu Mining Administration plays a central role in maintaining and developing the nation’s mining resources. Their commitment to legal frameworks, dialogues, education and research assure resources are managed responsibly towards important goals such as safety and sustainability.
