1. “Environmental Rehabilitation and Mining Closure”
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

2. Presentation Outline EMA Mandate and Environmental Rights
Mining and Common Mining Impacts in Zimbabwe (Mining in Pictures)
Environmental Rehabilitation And Mining Closure
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

3. (With stakeholder Participation).
EMA’s Mandate
Ensure Sustainable Management Of Natural Resources And Protection Of The Environment. (Through Environmental Stewardship)
The Prevention Of Pollution And Environmental Degradation.
(With stakeholder Participation).

4. ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS (Constitutional Provisions)
Section 73 Of The Constitution Of Zimbabwe And Section 4 Of The Environmental Management Act CAP 20:27 Provide That Every Person Has A Right To:
An Environment That Is Not Harmful To Health Or Well Being; And
Have Access To Environmental Information; And
Protect The Environment For The Benefit Of Present And Future Generations Through:
(I) Prevent Pollution And Environmental Degradation; And
(Ii) Secure Ecologically Sustainable Management And Use Of Natural Resources That Promote Justifiable Economic And Social Development

5. Mining in Zimbabwe
Mining Is A Prescribed Project Under The First Schedule Of The Environmental Management Act CAP 20:27.
This Entails-Every Mining Operation Should Undergo An Environmental Impact Assessment Process Before It Is Implemented
Implementing A Mining Project Without An EIA Is In Contravention Of Section 97 Of The Act.

6. Impacts of Mining Operations on The Environment
Acid Mine Drainage
Land Degradation
Fugitive Emissions
Noise And Vibration From Blasting
Wildlife Habitat Loss And Fragmentation
Wildlife Poisoning From Incidental Spillages
Human Displacement And Resettlement
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

7. Impacts of Mining Operations contd.
River Diversion And Water Pollution
Siltation Of Water Courses
Loss Of Community Livelihoods
Culture Diffusion and Erosion
NB: Environmentalists view mining as a robber industry
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

8. Mining impacts in pictures
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabw

9. EMA EXPECTATIONS FROM MINING OPERATIONS
Submission Of Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA)
Adherence To Environmental Management Plans(EMPs)
Submission Of Quarterly Reports
Rehabilitation Of Mined Areas
Fencing Of Mine Shafts And Cyanidation Plants
Application For Licences (EIA, Hazardous Substances, Solid Waste, Effluent, Air Emissions)
Construction Of Fireguards Within And Around Mining Premises(fire Management Structures)
Proper Disposal Of Domestic And Mining Waste Through Appropriate Pollution Prevention Measures And Avoid Discharges Into The Environment
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

10. Environmental Rehabilitation and Mining Closure
Environmental Damage Is A Reality When Ever Mining Operations Take Place
The EIA process- A Tool Designed To Mitigate the Impacts
The Environmental Management Plan outlines the life cycle of every mining activity.
Mining closure plans/Decommissioning plans are not followed:
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

12. Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

13. Cost of Rehabilitation
About 22 large Scale mines decommissioned over the last 20ys
A study conducted by the Agency on 4 large decommissioned mines in 2011revealed a cumulative rehabilitation cost of US$
The cost for rehabilitating one mine on average stood at $8 million.
For small scale mines activities include hiring of It takes approximately an hour to cover 1 ha.
Other costs are associated with revegetating the damaged areas.
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

14. Conclusion
Mining Operations Should Be Done In A Way That Protect The Environment And Achieve Sustainable Development.
Mining Operations Should Adhere To Best Practices To Make Sure That People In The Community Are Not Worse Off After Mining Ends.
A Mining Project Is Not Worth Implementing If It Is Characterised By The Following Negative Aspects:
No Access To Clean Water For Domestic Use.
No Access To Grazing And Veld Products Due To Destruction.
No Access To Clean Air.
Valuable Land And Community Livelihoods Destroyed
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe

15. Future Zami Agenda
Success Stories From Interventions By Stakeholders: Targeted At Improving Marginalised Communities Affected By Socio, Economic And Environmental Impacts Of Mining Operations That Could Be Used As Models.
Coming Up With A Joint Deliberate Programme As Zami To Intervene In Cases Of Extreme Negative Impacts Threatening Lives, Properties And Livelihoods Of Marginalised Communities.
Unless the Polluter Accepts Responsibility Environmental Pollution and Degradation will remain a Challenge in Zimbabwe