The Minerals Commission as the main promotional and regulatory body for the minerals sector in Ghana is responsible for "the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the coordination and implementation of policies relating to mining. It also ensures compliance with Ghana's Mining and Mineral Laws ...
Minerals And Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2173) ... In exercise of the powers conferred on the Minister responsible for Mines under section 110 of Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), these Regulations are made this day 20th of March, 2012. ... with Ghanaian content which shall be procured in Ghana by the holder of a mineral ...
ghana mineral mining laws. Posted at:January 11, 2013[ ... Ghana Laws. MINERALS AND MINING ACT 1986 (PNDCL 153) Section 1-All Minerals Property of Republic. ... (PNDCL 218) Section 1-Licensing of Small-scale Gold Mining. . of section 75 of the Minerals and Mining Law ...
LAWS OF GUYANA Mining Cap.65:01 3 CHAPTER 65:01 MINING ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I PRELIMINARY SECTION 1. Shorttitle. 2. Interpretation. 3. Guyana Geology and Mines Commission Act to be read as part of this Act. 4. Miningdistricts. 5. Mines officers and district mines officers. PART II RIGHT TO AND GUARDIANSHIP OF MINERALS 6. Right of ...
Mineral riches present in the territory, EEZ and Continental Shelf of Ghana are vested in the President (sect. 1). Section 2 allows for compulsory acquisition of land for development of mineral resources. Section 4 secures a right of the Government of pre-emption. A Chief Inspector of Mines shall be appointed under section 9. Functions of this officer are outlined in section 10.
MINERALS AND MINING ACT - 1986 (PNDCL 153) Section - 84 - Interpretation. ... "Chief Inspector of Mines" means the Chief Inspector of Mines appointed under section 9. "Citizen of Ghana" means-(a) in relation to an individual, an individual who is a citizen of Ghana by virtue of any law for the time being in force in Ghana; ... 1963 (Act 179 ...
Parliament has passed the Minerals and Mining ( Amendment ) Law, 2014. The object of the law is to amend the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). The amendments are two-fold, first to enable ...
MINERALS AND MINING ACT – 1986 (PNDCL 153) back ^TOP next Quick Tip. Section - 8 - Engagement of consultants and experts read more. Sample Page ...
MINERALS AND MINING ACT - 1986 (PNDCL 153) Section - 45 - Application for a Mining Lease by a Non-prospecting Licence Holder. (1) Where a person other than the holder of a prospecting licence establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that mineral in commercial quantities exists in any land, the person may apply for a mining lease over ...
Looking at Section 25 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, Act 703, which deals with Royalties, the workshop participants regretted that all mining companies in the country were paying the lowest ...
Act 703 THE SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRD ACT OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED THE MINERALS AND KfTsTING ACT, 2006 ANACT to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes.
The Mining industry of Ghana accounts for 5% of the country's GDP and minerals make up 37% of total exports, of which gold contributes over 90% of the total mineral exports. Thus, the main focus of Ghana's mining and minerals development industry remains focused on gold. Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, producing 80.5 t in 2008.
MINERALS AND MINING ACT - 1986 (PNDCL 153) Section - 1 - All Minerals Property Of Republic. ... The provisions of this Law relating to reconnaissance, prospecting and mining of minerals in Ghana shall, subject to the provisions contained in this Part apply to radio-active minerals with such modifications as may be necessary. ... Section 1 of ...
The Minerals and Mining Law of 1986 (PNDCL 153), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act of 1994 (Act 475) and the minerals and mining bill of 2005 (law No. 703), regulates mining in Ghana. Under the Minerals and Mining Law, mining companies must pay royalties; companies may also pay corporate taxes at standard rates.
Revises and consolidates the law on mines and minerals. Provides that all mineral resources are the property of the nation of Ghana. Regulates licencing and exploitation of mineral resources. Repeals the following laws: - Minerals and Mining Law 1986 (PNDCL 153) - Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act 1994 (Act 475) - Administration of Lands ...
operations in Ghana are guided by the Minerals and Mining Act,) ("MMA"). In accordance with Section 110 of the MMA, a legislative been introduced by the Minister responsible for Mines on him under the MMA. [i.e. Minerals and Mining (General) Regulation 20 March 2012 and is aimed at providing clearer interpretations of MMA.
The primary mineral legislation in Ghana is the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 (MMA), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act 2010 and the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act 2015, the Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations 2012 (MMGR) and the Mineral and Mining (Licensing Regulations) 2012 (MMLR).
Section 25 of Act 703 amended 1. The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), referred to in this Act as the principal enactment, is amended by the substitution for section 25 of 'Royalties 25. A holder of a mining lease, restricted mining lease or small scale mining lease shall, in respect of minerals
minerals and mining act - 1986 (pndcl 153) Section - 20 - No Removal of Minerals without Permission. (1) The holder of a mineral right shall not remove or destroy any mineral obtained by him in the course of his mineral operations without the permission in writing of the Chief Inspector of Mines.
THE MINING BILL, 2003 THE MINING ACT, 2003 An Act to repeal and replace the Mining Act, Cap. 248, with a new legislation on mining and mineral development, which conforms, and otherwise gives effect, to the relevant provisions of the Constitution; to vest the ownership and control of all minerals .
A 486 2007 No. 20 Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act Functions of the Minister. metres of a railway, or which isthe site of, or within fifty metres of, any government or public building, reservoir, dam or public road; (d) that is subject to the provisions of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act.
Jun 26, 2017· Since then, the concept of state ownership of minerals has been continued in the Constitution of Ghana, 1992 and the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). Under the current mining law, i.e. Act 703, various regulations have been passed to facilitate the regulation of mining in the country, including the Minerals and Mining (Licensing ...
Ghana Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long title An Act to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes. Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources Keyword Pollution control Expropriation Basic legislation Mining Exploration Minerals EIA Authorization/permit Geographical ...
(2) The Secretary may, on an application made to him by the holder of a mining lease, limit or suspend the programme of mining operations referred to in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section for such period and on such terms and conditions as he may on the advice of the Minerals Commission determine if he is satisfied that in the ...