GHANA'S REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND …
the mining and mineral laws and regulations. It operates under the purview of the MLNR.16 Act 703 was enacted to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining in Ghana. It provides rules related to rights regarding minerals and mining operations in Ghana.17 Act 703 has been amended twice. In 2015, it was amended
Ghana Mining & Environmental Law & Regulations
Given Ghana's success as a mining jurisdiction, other countries may look to it as an example to follow, with the hope of replicating its achievements. However, the legislation offers little useful guidance for others to follow – lacking the basic rights of open and equal access and security of tenure and imposing onerous obligations on the ...
Minerals and Mining Act, 2006
OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE RPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED THE MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 AN ACT to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes. DATE OF ASSENT: 22nd March, 2006 ENACTED by the President and Parliament: Ownership of minerals and cadastral system Minerals property of …
UNU-INRA Policy Brief | November 2020 Policy Brief
As pointed out, Ghana has promulgated the Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations LI 2173 (2012) and Ghana's . Local Content Legislation LI 2204 (2013). The two regulations thus aim to give effect to the mining law, which calls for ... Prior to 2006, the Mineral and Mining Law 1986 (PNDCL 153), which was amended in 1994, remained in force ...
MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA
Ghana‟s flagship mineral, gold had declined to about 283,000 ounces per annum. 2.0 Overview of Ghana's Minerals and Mining Sector Ghana is well endowed with substantial mineral resources, the major ones being gold, diamonds, manganese and bauxite. Gold is the predominant mineral produced in the country accounting for over 90% of
AFRICAN MINING LEGISLATION ATLAS
The Minerals and Mining Act 2006, regulates all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of minerals within the territory of Ghana.
MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 (ACT 703)
Every mineral in its natural state in, under or upon land in Ghana, rivers, streams, water-courses throughout the country, the exclusive economic zone and an area covered by the territorial sea …
Minerals and Mining Act
Every mineral in its natural state in, under or upon land in Ghana, rivers, streams, water-courses throughout the country, the exclusive economic zone and an area covered by the territorial sea …
Minerals And Mining
GHANA ENTITLED THE MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 AN Act to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes. DATE OF ASSENT: 22th March, 2006 ENACTED: by the President and Parliament: Ownership of minerals and cadastral system Minerals Property of Republic ...
MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA
Minerals & Mining Policy of Ghana 2.0 Overview of Ghana's Minerals and Mining Sector Ghana is well endowed with substantial mineral resources, the major ones being gold, diamonds, manganese and bauxite. Gold is the predominant mineral produced in the country accounting for over 90% of all mineral revenues annually over the past two decades.
GHANA'S mINING AND FOREST lAwS
Ghana's minerals and mining law Introduction 4 General Information 5 Mineral rights 7 Licences 11 Mining leases 12 Rights and compensations 14 ... As long as a licence holder has complied with Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act, the mining lease should be granted. The term of the lease will be for a maximum of 30 years the first time around ...
SMALL SCALE MINING IN GHANA
SSM of gold in Ghana is a pre historic activity which can be traced to the 5th Century Discouraged in the colonial era, till 1989 This led to Secret Activities and Smuggling of Proceeds outside the country In 1989 –SSM Activities were mainstreamed through promulgation of the Small Scale Gold Mining Law, PNDCL 218 (1989) In 2006, SSM regime was integrated into the new …
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Ghana
This document provides a summary of mining laws and regulations in Ghana for 2024. It discusses the key authorities that regulate mining, including the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Minerals and Mining Act of 2006 (as amended), and the Minerals Commission Act of 1993. It also outlines the relevant legislation and regulations, the government bodies that administer the …
GHANA MINING VISION
Final Report Review of Alignment between the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) and Ghana's Policy/ Legal Frameworks for Solid Minerals Photo Credit: Newmont Ghana
In brief: mining rights and title in Ghana
A look at some of the key legal and practical considerations surrounding mining rights and title in Ghana, including the extent of state control, renewal and transfer of licences, and protection ...
Mining Law 2022
1.1 What regulates mining law? The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900), the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995), and the Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450).
TOPIC: OVERVIEW OF THE MINING LAW
It is important to stress that under the mining laws of Ghana, a foreign investor is not mandated to have a partner to participate in the mining industry as pertains to the oil and gas, gaming, and other sectors of the ... There are ample provisions under the mineral and mining laws when it comes to the resolution of disputes in Ghana. The law ...
Mining Laws and Regulations Ghana 2025
1.1 What regulates mining law? The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining …
Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). | UNEP Law and …
This Act provides rules relative to rights regarding minerals and mining operations in Ghana. The Act empowers the President to compulsory acquire land for the development or utilization of a mineral resource but the Minister may declare land to be reserved from becoming the subject of an application for a mineral right.
Ghana: Mineral Policy
Notable among them were the passage of the Minerals and Mining Law (PNDCL 153), PNDCL 154 (which established the Minerals Commission), the Mercury Law (PNDCL 217), the Small-Scale Mining Law ... Environmental Guidelines for Mining in Production Forest Reserves in Ghana, 2001. 21. Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) 22.
Mining Policy
The original document of the Minerals and Mining Policy of Ghana. Ensuring Mining Contributes to Sustainable Development.
Trading In Minerals
The Hon. Minister may then grant the licence, if the recommendation is accepted. The Hon. Minister does this in accordance with the powers conferred on him under sections 6 and 104 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, (Act 703) as well as Regulation 4 of the Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I.2173).
Local Content
The main focus of developing a Local Content framework for Ghana's mining industry is to create local employment and to promote growth of domestic manufacturing. These two aspects, (Human Resource and Goods & Services) of Ghana's local content framework are supported by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and L.I. 2173, 2012.
Mining In Ghana
The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana. The Minerals and Mining Act 2006(Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act 2015 (Act 900) (All together the Minerals and Mining Act). ... There are ample provisions under the mineral and mining laws when it comes to the resolution of disputes in Ghana. The law urges all ...
ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulations …
126. Illumination of dredges Underground mine design and mine entries 127. Design of underground mine 128. Two outlets from mine to surface necessary 129. Exemption regarding outlets of underground mines 130. Removal of pillars 131. Two independent outlets from the mine to surface required 132. Responsibility for maintenance of outlets in ...
P.N.D.C.L. 153. MINERALS AND INING LAW, 1986
under which minerals are situated, no person shall conduct reconnaissance of, prospect for or mine any mineral in Ghana unless he has been granted a mineral right by the Secretary in the form of a licence or lease as the case may be. (2) The Secretary shall on behalf of the Republic have power to negotiate, grant, revoke,
Ghana Chamber of Mines
MINERALS AND MINING (LOCAL CONTENT AND LOCAL PARTICIPATION) REGULATIONS, 2020 IN exercise of the power conferred on the Minister responsible for Mines under section 110 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), these Regulations are made this 15th day of October, 2020. Preliminary Provisions Purpose of Regulations I.
Mining Law 2023
1.1 What regulates mining law? The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) and the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995), and the Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450).
Minerals in Ghana
Mineral Resources Document GOLD No. 1 Gold Producer in Africa>>Download Document BASE METALS Base metal and other mineral potential in Ghana >>Document Document MANGANESE, BAUXITE & IRON ORE Manganese, Bauxite & Iron Ore occurrences in Ghana>>Download Document DIAMOND Diamond occurrences in Ghana>>Document …
GHANA'S mINING AND FOREST lAwS
This booklet sets out some key points from the Minerals and Mining Act to help you understand the difference between, for example, mineral rights, licences and mining leases, or which …