Nigeria Mineral And Mining Act 2007

NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT,2007

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the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (the Act) in 2007, amongst other policy efforts. However, these efforts have only led to a minuscule growth in the sector; with the sector's contributions to the Nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remaining at less than 1% as at 2015 1. By the first half of 2016, Nigeria entered into a period of

FEC approves new bill to replace Nigerian Mining Act

Mr Adegbite said the law in operation is the 2007 Nigeria Mineral and Mining Law that has become obsolete. He added that a lot of new things have come up in the mining sector.

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Minerals and Mining Act 2007 Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 ... According to the World Bank the mining of minerals in Nigeria has accounted for less than 0.5% of GDP in recent years, though the government is targeting growth up to around 3% of GDP by 2025. In pursuit of this aim, Nigeria revamped its mining law in 2007 and, again in 2011 ...

All you need to know about Nigeria's new mining law

In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The outdated law, which hasn't been updated since 2007, is accused of stifling growth in the nation's underdeveloped mining sector.

Nigeria: Review of Nigeria's Mining Act Underway

Nigeria's mining law. The Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007 was re-enacted to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act No. 34 of 1999 for the purpose of regulating all aspects of the exploration and ...

Requirements For A Mining License In Nigeria

Obtaining a mining license in Nigeria is a structured process governed by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. While the requirements and procedures may seem rigorous, they are essential for promoting sustainable mining practices, protecting the environment, and ensuring economic benefits for all stakeholders.

The Regulatory Framework Governing The Mining …

The Mining Industry in Nigeria is governed by the following laws :-– The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999(as amended). – The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act(NMMA) 2007 and the Nigerian Mineral and …

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The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (the 'NMMA' or the 'Act') ... Whilst the FG is solely vested with the right over every mineral resource underneath any land in Nigeria (mineral rights) as enshrined in the CFRN and NMMA, the Land Use Act of 1978 rests ownership of the Land itself (surface right) in the State government through the ...

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Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (Act No. 20). ... Main Region. First Region. Country(ies) Nigeria. Subjects (Classification) Mining and quarrying workers. Adopted on (Date of text) …

Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007

The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act No. 20 of 2007 (hereinafter simply 'the NMMA') repealed the 1999 Minerals and Mining Act and vests the ownership, control and regulation of mineral resources in the extractive industry in the Federal Government of Nigeria. 64 In terms of administration, the NMMA provides for a Mining Cadastre Office 65 (MCO), a Mines …

NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT

An Act to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the …

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These laws include Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007, Mineral and Metal policy 2008 and Nigerian Mining Regulations 2010. The Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007 vest ownership and control over all mineral resources in the …

Nigerian Mining Sector Brief

mining evolved and this culminated in the enactment of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (the Act or NMMA) in 2007, amongst other policy efforts. However, these efforts only led to a stunted growth in the sector; with the sector's contributions to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remaining at less than 1% as at 20231.

NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT

An Act to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria; and for related purposes.

An Overview Of The Nigerian Minerals And Mining Act 2007

The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 ("the Act") was passed into law on March 16, 2007 to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 for the purposes of …

An Analysis Of Community Development Agreement Prescribed …

Section 71(1)(C) of the Act and Regulation 193 (1) of the Regulation provide that one of the pre-conditions a mineral title holder must meet before commencing mining operations is to conclude with the host community an agreement to be known as a Community Development Agreement. The Agreement must be sent to the Mines Environmental Compliance Department …

The Mining Act Legal Framework for Mining …

The main legislation controlling Nigeria's mining industry is the Minerals and Mining Act (2007). In Nigeria, the law governs every facet of the exploration and extraction of solid minerals. Below are links to more significant …

Legal and Regulatory Framework of Land Access in The Nigerian Mining

The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (the Mining Act) and Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 are the primary sectoral legislations governing the Nigerian mining sector. The laws expressly provide that the entire property in and control of all mineral resources in, under or upon any land in Nigeria shall be vested in the ...

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156 159 ww l61 24.205 206 212 13 ( NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT NO. 20 OF 2007 MINERALS AND MINING REGULATIONS, 2011 ) Commencement In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by virtue of section 21 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining 'Act, No. 20 of 2007 and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, Musa Mohammed Sada, Minister of ...

Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.

An Act to Repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and Re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 for the purposes of Regulating all Aspects of the Exploration and Exploitation of Solid Minerals in Nigeria; and for Related Purposes. Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water Keyword

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New Bill to Replace Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act, 2007 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on 5 April 2023, approved a draft amendment of the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act ("the Act"), 2007 - the principal legislation regulating the mining of solid minerals in Nigeria. The new Bill i.e., the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Bill 2023

NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT,2007

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, Cap.

Legal Framework Of Mining In Nigeria: An Overview

Section 4, item 39 of the Exclusive Legislative List of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) confers upon the National Assembly the exclusive power to make laws in respect of mining in Nigeria. In 2007, the National Assembly enacted the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as "the ...

OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN MINING SECTOR: …

The mineral sector is regulated by the Minerals and Mining Act 2007 ("the Act"). The Act repealed the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and vests control and ownership of all properties and minerals in, under or upon any land in Nigeria in the Federal Government [8] .

An Overview Of The Nigerian Minerals And Mining Act 2007

The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 ("the Act") was passed into law on March 16, 2007 to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 for the purposes of regulating the exploration and exploitation of solid materials in Nigeria. This paper reviews the critical aspects of the Act.

Mining 2021

The principal law is the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (Chapter N162 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 (the Mining Act) and the Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 issued pursuant to the Mining Act. The principal regulatory bodies are the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) – comprising the Mines Inspectorate

THE NEW MINERALS AND MINING REGULATIONS, 2011 …

effect to the Minerals and Mining Act No. 20 of 2007 (the 'Act'). Types of Licences The various types of licences under the Regulations include: • Reconnaissance Permit Reconnaissance Permit is issued for a period of 1 year and may be renewed upon satisfactory application. The grant of a Reconnaissance Permit enables the holder to carry out

Funding, legal reforms, security, key for Nigeria's mining sector

According to KPMG, the Federal Executive Council on April 5, 2023, approved a draft amendment of the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act ("the Act"), 2007 – the principal legislation regulating the mining of solid minerals in Nigeria. "The new bill (the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Bill 2023), has been sent to the National Assembly for initial ...

An Analysis of the Nigerian Mining Industry Viz-a-Viz …

Additionally, the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 made it an implied condition for the maintenance of a Mining Lease, that lessees shall take due precautions in matters concerning pollution and environmental degradation, including the prevention of pollution of water or watercourses in the mining area in the course of mining or ...

Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. | UNEP Law and …

This Act concerns the rights in and management of mineral resources in Nigeria. It provides rules for exploration and exploitation of resources and for the protection of the environment. It also …

UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY …

13 Section 3(2) of the Mining Act. 14 Regulation 87 of the Mining Regulations. 15 Section 47 of the Mining Act. 16 Section 56(4) of the Mining Act; Regulation 91(3) of the Mining Regulations. 17 Regulation 92(1)(b) of the Mining Regulations. 18 Section 60(1) of the Mining Act. 19 Section 62 of the Mining Act. 20 Section 48 of the Mining Act.