Representing, advocating and advancing Zambia's critical minerals industryKabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia
CRMAZ

Our Programmes

Practical programmes supporting advocacy, investment, value addition, skills, responsible mining and industry knowledge.

Our Programmes Our work

Programmes that respond to industry priorities

CRMAZ develops programmes through consultation with members and partners. Each programme is intended to solve practical constraints, build stronger connections and improve the sector’s ability to create lasting value.

Policy & Advocacy

Coordinate evidence-based industry positions and constructive dialogue on regulation, investment and competitiveness.

Investment Facilitation

Connect credible projects and businesses with investors, financiers, technical partners and market opportunities.

Local Value Addition

Promote processing, beneficiation, local procurement, manufacturing linkages and industrial development.

Skills & Capacity

Support technical training, leadership development, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness.

Responsible Mining & ESG

Advance safety, environmental stewardship, community engagement and responsible governance.

Research & Market Intelligence

Develop accessible information, sector briefs, publications and platforms for informed decisions.

Programme delivery model

01

Listen

Identify member priorities and emerging industry challenges.

02

Convene

Bring together the relevant stakeholders and expertise.

03

Act

Deliver targeted initiatives, engagements and resources.

04

Measure

Track participation, outputs and practical industry value.

Priority cross-cutting themes

Women and youth participation across technical, entrepreneurial and leadership roles.
Technology, data and innovation for exploration, processing and environmental performance.
Meaningful participation of Zambian businesses in the mineral value chain.
Partnerships between industry, universities, laboratories and training institutions.
Responsible community relationships and transparent benefit creation.