Zambian Mining Cadastre Now on the Government Service Bus

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development is pleased to announce that the Mining Cadastre has been launched on the Government Service Bus, providing streamlined access to a range of digital services through Zamportal. This integration enhances efficiency, transparency, and ease of doing business within Zambia’s mining sector. Companies and individuals applying for services can now pay online with ease through ZamPay the government payment gateway. 

Click here to view the list of services launched

Transition for Existing Users

For companies that previously held accounts on the old Mining Cadastre system, please utilize the Authorized Registration service to submit the Zampass accounts that should be associated with your organization. The Ministry will process requests and attach the accounts within 48 hours, enabling continued access to services on behalf of your corporate profile.

For further assistance, please visit Zamportal or contact the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development.

How to Apply for an Artisanal Mining Licence

Please watch the simple instructional video below and learn how to apply for an Artisanal Mining Licence in under 5 minutes through the GSB. 

Public Access to Mining Information

The Government remains committed to transparency in the mining sector. Information about mines operating in Zambia will continue to be publicly accessible. Additionally, users can now access spatial mining data through the new Public GIS Data Portal at https://ngdr.gsb.gov.zm.