Ministry of Mines & Minerals Development

Local Content Access System

Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of local content across Zambia's mining sector — ensuring compliance, transparency, and supplier development.

SI 2025
Statutory Instrument
30%
Min. Local Content Target
MoP
Margin of Preference
MMMD
Regulatory Authority

What LOCAS Manages

A single platform for end-to-end local content compliance in Zambia's mining sector

Procurement Plans

Submit and track quarterly procurement plans, classify items by local content schedule, and report against approved plans.

Tender & Award Management

Record bids, apply Margin of Preference calculations, select winning bidders, and submit award results for regulatory review.

Supplier Registry

Register local and foreign suppliers, verify PACRA and ZRA credentials, manage ownership disclosure, and track supplier development.

Employment Reporting

Submit employment status reports by nationality and category, track citizen employment targets, and report on workforce localisation.

Compliance & Penalties

Monitor compliance against local content obligations, manage penalty calculations, and track rectification status across all reporting periods.

Supplier Development

Create and monitor Supplier Development Programmes (SDPs), track milestones, KPIs, and activity completion against approved targets.

How It Works

1

Register

Mining companies and suppliers register on LOCAS and are verified by MMMD.

2

Submit

Submit procurement plans, tender results, and employment data each quarter.

3

Review

MMMD reviews submissions, validates local content percentages, and approves or flags issues.

4

Comply

Receive compliance status, address any penalties, and track performance over time.

Ready to get started?

Sign in to access the LOCAS portal or contact the MMMD Local Content Department for onboarding assistance.