Mines and Minerals Management Regulations, 2022.

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 50 of the Mines and Minerals Management Act, 1995. They are divided into 2 parts: Part 1 consists of 10 chapters and provides for the mining leases and management. Part 2 consists of 6 chapters and contains provisions in respect of corporate social responsibility, occupational health, safety and environment.
Chapter 2 states that the Department of Geology and Mines (Department) shall determine the boundaries of the mining area for leasing. Chapter 3 establishes the Registry of Mineral Titles to maintain registers, maps and records of mining leases. Chapter 4 requires the Department to carry out geological and mineral resources mapping and exploration. Chapter 5 makes provisions relating to mining and quarrying lease including procedure for application and other requirements. Chapter 6 deals with the royalty and mineral rent, lease rent and environmental restoration bond to be deposited by the lessee. Chapter 7 lays down the conditions and requirement in respect of the mining operations and Chapter 8 provides for the management thereof. Chapter 10 states that the Department shall inspect and monitor all leased mines and lays down the powers of inspectors. It also provides for issuing compliance orders, liability and sanctions for offences committed and appeals.
Chapter 11 provides for corporate social responsibility. Chapter 12 deals with explosives. Chapter 13 makes provisions in respect of machinery and plant and Chapter 14 provides for accident prevention and response. Chapter 16 requires that the mine works comply with all emission limits and ambient air quality standards. The lessee or the manager of a mine shall be required to get the environmental quality in and around the mine lease area monitored regularly for air, water, noise, vibration and slope stability.