This study was carried out by the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit in collaboration with Zimbabwes Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to contribute to the knowledge base for the creation of a conducive environment that fosters ASM development, encourages the application of best practices for mining, occupational health and safety and promotes environmental protection within the sector. Zimbabwe has a diverse and well-developed mineral sector, which is rapidly recovering and has immense potential to anchor the countrys inclusive economic growth and development. The successful implementation of the countrys current development agenda, Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation (ZIMASSET ), is anchored on the judicious exploitation of Zimbabwes mineral resources.