Least paid mine worker to earn US$418 as new wage agreement takes effect
A new wage agreement in Zimbabwe's mining sector has set the minimum monthly salary for the lowest-paid workers at US$418, effective through 2026. The deal, negotiated between unions and the Chamber of Mines, includes provisions for payment in local currency for non-exporting firms.
Why it matters
This agreement provides a benchmark for labor costs in a critical sector of the Zimbabwean economy, balancing worker compensation with the financial realities of mining companies.
The lowest-paid employee in Zimbabwe’s mining sector will now earn a minimum monthly salary of US$418 following the adoption of a new wage structure under the latest National Employment Council (NEC) for the Mining Industry Circular to Mines.
The revised salary structure follows successful wage negotiations between the Associated Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (AMWUZ), the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) and the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe.
The agreement covers the period January 1 to December 31, 2026.
“This notice serves to bring to your attention that the following new minimum rates for Grades 1–13 were agreed upon and pegged in US Dollars by the Associated Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Diamond & Allied Minerals Workers Union and the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe.
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