Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 Act 995 of 2019. Download PDF (824.7 KB) Report Report a problem. Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019. Copy citation Document detail History Citations ... legislative and judicial information from Ghana and ECOWAS. GhaLII's objectives include promotion of access to legal information from Ghana as ...
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The 1992 Constitution of Ghana, specifically Article 257(6), provides the foundation for mineral ownership in Ghana. This provision vests mineral ownership in the Republic, ensuring that resources are managed for the benefit of all Ghanaians. ... Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703): Regulates mineral exploration, extraction, and trade ...
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OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC 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.
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GHANA . ENTITIXD . THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1996 . AN ACI . w . amend the Constitution orthe Republic of Ghana. DATE . OF . ASSENT: /6. 111 . Decemher, /996 . H. IT ENACTED h) Parliament as follows-· Article 8 . of the Constitution substituted "Dual citizenship . I. Article" of the Constitution is repealed and ...
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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 (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) and …
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(1) Every person who, on the coming into force of this Constitution, is a citizen of Ghana by law shall continue to be a citizen of Ghana. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a person born in or outside Ghana after the coming into force of this Constitution, shall become a citizen of Ghana at the date of his birth if either of his parents or grandparents is or was a citizen of ...
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mining in Ghana. LAWMAKING IN GHANA Acts of Parliament 8. 9. Ghana's constitution empowers parliament to make laws. Once these laws are enacted, they attain the status of Acts of Parliament, taking precedence over all other sources of law in Ghana except the constitution. The process by which an Act of Parliament is passed involves several stages.
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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 ...
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The development of the Mineral and Mining Act (2007) is one highly commendable action of the Nigerian government to create an enabling environment for business to flourish. The Act contains specific provisions that will enhance private sector leadership in the development of the mining industry in the country.
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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).
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GHANA MINING & ENERGY SUMMIT (2017) ACCRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE MAY 31, 2017 ... FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING MINING IN GHANA •1992 Constitution [Section 257 (6)] •Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450) •Minerals and Mining Policy of Ghana •Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) & Regulations • Water Resources …
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The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; The Minerals and Mining Act (703/2006), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act (900/2015); ... For the avoidance of doubt, the Constitution of Ghana states succinctly that title or ownership of every mineral in its natural state under or upon any land in Ghana; in rivers, streams ...
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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). [6] 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 ...
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8 EY Aboka, SJ Cobbina and DA Dzigbodi, 'Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana' (2018) 8(17) Journal of Health and Pollution 43, 45–49; FM Aragón and JP Rud, 'Polluting Industries and Agricultural Productivity: Evidence from Mining in Ghana' (2016) 126 The Economic Journal 1980, 2000; EY Tenkorang and P Osei-Kufuor, 'The Impact …
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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). The Minerals Income Investment Fund Act, 2018 (Act 978) The Minerals Development Fund Act, 2016 (Act 900; Substantive Regulations
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The ownership rights outlined in the 1992 Constitution, the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2016 (Act 919) set the stage for a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the oil, …
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Scale Gold Mining Act,1989, W est African Gas Pipeline Act,2004. 3. COASTAL & MARINE ENVIRONMENT. Fisheries Act, 2002, ... Article 36 (9) of the 1992 Republic of Ghana Constitution.
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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 …
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The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana. The Minerals and Mining Act (703/2006), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act (900/2015). The Environmental Protection Agency Act (490/1994). The Income …
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The principal laws governing mining in Ghana include the following. Substantive legislation: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by the Minerals …
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Ghana's Constitution of 1992 with Amendments through 1996. Ghana's Constitution of 1992 with Amendments through 1996 [[getTranslation("Constitutions")]] ... comprise the written and unwritten laws of …
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OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED THE MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 AN ACT to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining …
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Following the adoption of the 1992 Constitution, the Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450), was passed to reaffirm its multifaceted role in the mining sector. Act 450 further mandates the Commission as responsible for the day-to-day administration, regulation, and management of Ghana's mineral resources.
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The independence of the judiciary is guaranteed under Ghana's 1992 Constitution and mineral rights are subject to the processes of the courts. ... the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana ...
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Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1964; Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 1996; Subsidiary legislation. Title Western North Region Instrument, 2019: ... (Ghana @ 50) Instrument, 2009: Constitutional Instrument 61 of 2009: Second Meeting of the First Session of the Fifth Parliament (Commencement) Instrument, 2009:
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The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; The Minerals and Mining Act (703/2006), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act (900/2015); ... The Minerals and Mining Act of Ghana provides for the mandatory acquisition of surface rights. Once a mineral right is granted, the right of the previous landowner to the surface ceases.
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A Ghana Government Perspective on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights ... • 1992 Republican Constitution –Minerals & Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) –Minerals & Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) • Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (LI 2173)
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The Minerals and Mining Act consolidates the law related to minerals and mining in Ghana. The Act confirms that all minerals in their natural state are the property of Ghana (section 1). The Act also covers land available for minerals (sections 2-8) and mineral rights (sections 9-21), fees (sections 22-26), licensing (sections 31-38), leasing ...
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The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) was promulgated in 2006. 2. ACT 703 Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) DOWNLOAD 3. 2015 ... The Minerals Commission of Ghana is the Government agency with the primary responsibility of developing and coordinating mineral sector policies and monitoring their implementation.
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Ghana President John Dramani Mahama established a Constitutional Review Committee on Sunday to address gaps in implementing the 1992 constitution and continue the work of a former Constitutional Review Committee in 2010. According to a press release, the Constitutional Review Committee was created to "enhance democratic governance within the …
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In the case of Ghana, the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as well as the Constitution states that the minerals resources belong to the people of Ghana. Although government has implemented a derivation policy that returns 9% of mineral royalty to the host communities, an inordinately large part of mineral revenue including corporate tax ...
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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 ...
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The 1992 Ghana Constitution: ... Internal Revenue Act Value Added Tax Act Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act Free Zones Act …./contd Minerals and Mining Act Regional and International Treaties:
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Act 900 THE NINE HUNDREDTH ACT OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED MINERALS AND MINING (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2015 AN ACT to amend the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) to provide for Regulations to be made to prescribe the manner for the payment of royalties; the confiscation of equipment used in illegal
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Section 111 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) ... Article 257 of the 1992 Constitution: (1) All public lands in Ghana shall be vested in the President on behalf of, and in trust for, the people of Ghana. (2) For the purposes of this article, and subject to clause (3) of this article, "public lands" includes any land which ...
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The following Minerals and Mining Regulations have been passed to give effect to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703): << View Regulations>>
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AN ACT to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes
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