This ministry will consolidate its structures in order to coordinate and implement the new mines and minerals policy, and it will also revise the mines and minerals act of 1981, and related. We do this through technical advice, advocacy, applied research, policy analysis, and capacity development. Subject forestry, mineral resources, water keyword timber extractionlogging basic legislation minerals mining exploration. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals act. The mining industry in botswana is governed through the mines and mineral act of 1999. Mines and minerals act, 2007 zambia legal information. Mining laws and regulations covering issues in botswana of relevant authorities and legislation, recent political developments. Short title 2 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise requires, inter authorized officer means a person authorized by the minister to pretation xercise the powers conferred by section 6 1. It was also a party to a mining agreement ma with the government of zimbabwe. List of best mining companies corporations in botswana of 2020. Nrgi helps people to realize the benefits of their countries endowments of oil, gas and minerals. Mines and minerals act, 2007 zambia legal information institute. This list of mines in botswana is subsidiary to the list of mines article and lists working, defunct and future mines in the country and is organised by the primary mineral output.
This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development act, 2015, and shall come into operation on 1st july, 2015. This act does not apply to exploration for or production of petroleum. Section 257d also lays down new conditions for the protection of the environment and. The relevant legislation that governs the system of mining law in botswana is the mines and minerals act cap 66. To provide for the reconnaissance, prospecting and mining for, and disposal of, and the exercise of control over, minerals in namibia. Bcl bcm, botswana chamber of mines, mining and exploration. The ministry of mines and minerals development is responsible for the development and management of mineral resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of zambia. The mmda became effective on 1 st july, 2015 although the date of assent is 14 th august, 2015. Update the mines and minerals act, 1999 to reflect current good practices in mineral regulation. Countryterritory botswana document type legislation date 1999 2008 source fao, faolex long title an act to reenact with substantial amendments the provisions that regulate the law relating to mines and minerals. The mines and minerals development amendment bill 2011. You may locate the service branche in charge in the.
Mines and minerals act malawi legal information institute. The botswana chamber of mines is an organisation established to serve the interests of the mining and exploration companies together with associated industries. Chapter 6601 mines and minerals act chapter 6601 mines and minerals act. Government gazette republic of namibia ministry of. Industrial minerals and gemstones botswanas diamond production increased to 21 million carats in 2010 compared to 17. Mines and minerals act national assembly of zambia.
Minerals and mining act natural resource governance. Short title this act may be cited as the mines and minerals act. The minister in charge of mines is responsible for ensuring that the mineral resources of the republic are investigated and exploited in the most efficient, beneficial and. In botswana, the mines, quarries, works and machinery act seeks to protect the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in mining operations and covers issues such as accidents, first aid, mine rescue and precautions among other safety issues. However, the mines and minerals act, 1999 also gives the minister the discretion to otherwise issue permits if he determines that it is in the public. Botswana mines quarries works and machinery regulations. Interpretation part ii environmental impact assessment 3. Establishment and functions of mining affairs board.
Offences and penalties under sections 8199 administration and miscellaneous provisions 100. Minerals prospecting and mining act 33 of 1992 namibia. An act to reenact with substantial amendments the provisions that regulate the law relating to mines and minerals. However, the mines and minerals act, 1999 also gives the minister the discretion to. The ministry of energy and mines is the government agency responsible for mineral development. Prohibition of disposal of minerals when royalty or returns, etc. Countryterritory zimbabwe document type legislation date 1961 2001 source fao, faolex long title an act to consolidate and amend the law relating to mines and minerals. The mines and minerals act has not yet been amended to record the change in title. Mines and minerals development act, 2008 zambia legal. Mar 27, 2008 mines and minerals development act, 2008. We work with innovative agents of change within government ministries, civil society, the. Pty ltd was responsible for almost all the rough diamond production along with about 30,000 kg of semiprecious stones. The ministry of mines recently published the minerals amendment bill following years of rigorous campaigning by civil society and research institutions who argued that the 1961 mines and minerals act is now archaic and out of sync with the situation prevailing in the mining sector today. As a leading global manufacturer of crushing, grinding and mining equipments, we offer advanced, reasonable solutions for any sizereduction requirements including, mines and minerals act botswana, quarry, aggregate, and different kinds of minerals.
The mines and minerals act the mines and minerals environmental regulations arrangement of regulations part i preliminary regulations 1. It also includes provisions providing that preference should be given to the employment of workers in botswana and that suitable training should be provided for them consistent with provisions on safety, efficiency and economy. The act provides for the control on mining operations in zimbabwe, for the establishment of the mining affairs board and the administration of the act and for the definition of various rights and duties of persons involved in mining operations or circumstances relating to such operations. Botswana is known for its worldclass diamond mines. The natural resource governance institute nrgi helps people to realize the benefits of their countries endowments of oil, gas and minerals. Mining legislation and mineral development in zambia. The primary minerals legislation in botswana is the mines and minerals act 1999 mma, which vests ownership of all mineral rights in the republic. For practical purposes stone, marble and other quarries may be included in this list. Mines and minerals act the government is the process of amending the mines and minerals act with objectives among others to. Minerals and mining act natural resource governance institute. This act shall be called the mines and minerals management act 1995. In exercise of the powers conferred on the minister of minerals, energy and water resources by section 11 of the mines, quarries, works and machinery act, the following regulations are hereby made 1. Government gazette of the republic of namibia r 19,50 windhoek 31 december 1992 no.
Chapter4402 mines, quarries, works and machinery act chapter4402 mines, quarries, works and machinery act chapter4402 mines, quarries, works and machinery act regulations chapter5001 customs and excise duty chapter6602 mineral rights in tribal territories. Government gazette republic of namibia ministry of mines. To simplify the mines and minerals act and make it easy to administer to modify and simplify the mining titles system. Official pdf, 92 pages world bank documents world bank group. Name of applicant in case of company attach copy of certificate of incorporation address in botswana 2. Production returns for quarries and small mines mmewr ministry of minerals, energy and water resources mmewr returns form as per the mines, quarries, works and machinery act. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to mines and minerals. These regulations may be cited as the mines, quarries, works and machinery amendment regulations, 2005. Please download the pdf version from the link immediately above this text. The applicant was the holder of a special mining lease issued by the minister of mines in terms of mines and minerals act chapter 21. There are other acts and regulations that draw their existence from this mines and minerals act.
To provide for a computerised administration of the mining titles mining cadastre. Republic of botswana form vii minerals permit application form issuerenewal this application is in terms of section 52 of the mines and minerals act attach additional sheets or documents where necessary 1. Find mining companies corporations in botswana and get directions and maps for local businesses in africa. The government addressed aspects of property tenure and ministerial discretion.
An act to provide for the vesting of mineral rights in tribal territories in the. The act deals with licensing, registration and concessions with respect to mining. The mines and minerals act, 2015 welcome to national. Mining commissioners who are now being referred to as provincial mining directors. This application is in terms of section 38 of the mines and minerals act attach additional sheets or documents where necessary 1. This act may be cited as the mining act, 2010 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by notice published in the gazette, appoint. The act has been acknowledged as a good piece of legislation by. S v sibanda crb g 44010 and another crb g 440110 2011 zwbhc 79 20 april 2011. The act has been acknowledged as a good piece of legislation by both local and international investors.
The mining industry remains the main driver of economic activity in the country and is forecasted to sustain the economy further into the future. Name of applicant attach copy of certificate of incorporation address in botswana. Environmental management act is the only law that can override the mines and minerals act and if this bill is passed into law it is a major setback to environmental progress zimbabwe had registered over the years. The act shall come into force on the first day of september 1995. Rights and applications the mines and minerals act, 1999 requires that minerals permits to exploit industrial minerals to be granted to botswana citizens, or groups of only botswana citizens, exclusively art. Mmewr ministry of minerals, energy and water resources mmewr returns form as per the mines, quarries, works and machinery act. The mines and minerals act of 1999 includes soft local content requirements and grants exploitation permits.
The primary law governing the mining sector in zambia is the mines and minerals development act no. A new act mines and minerals act, 1999 reflecting the changed policies of mineral development and disposition in botswana was promulgated in 1999 after extensive consultation with other roleplayers and after studying of the policies of successful mining nations. The preamble to the mines and minerals act defines the purpose of the act as an act to regulate the law relating to mines and minerals. Engineer means the chief government mining engineer excavation. The mines and minerals act, 1999 requires that minerals permits to exploit industrial minerals to be granted to botswana citizens, or groups of only botswana citizens, exclusively art. As a leading global manufacturer of crushing, grinding and mining equipments, we offer advanced, reasonable solutions for any sizereduction requirements including, mines and minerals act botswana, quarry, aggregate, and different kinds of. And whereas the company is the applicant forholder of a mining licence pursuant to the mines and minerals act of botswana hereinafter referred to as the licence and the act respectively issued or to be issued, by the government of botswana represented by the minister of minerals, energy and water affairs hereinafter referred to as the. According to the mines and minerals act, the mining industry is administered by. Mines and minerals zimbabwe legal information institute.
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