Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 (Act No. 67 of 1957).
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Abstract
This Act lays down the legal framework for the regulation of mines and development of all minerals other than petroleum and natural gas.
The Act prohibits the undertaking of prospecting or mining operations except under the terms and conditions of a prospecting or mining licence. Restrictions on the grant of licences are given in the Act.
The Act also lays down procedures for obtaining prospecting licences and mining leases in respect of land in which minerals are vested in the government.
The Act prohibits the undertaking of prospecting or mining operations except under the terms and conditions of a prospecting or mining licence. Restrictions on the grant of licences are given in the Act.
The Act also lays down procedures for obtaining prospecting licences and mining leases in respect of land in which minerals are vested in the government.
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An Act to provide for the regulation of mines and the development of minerals under the control of the Union.
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Consolidated version of Act No. 67 of 1957 as amended last by Act 25 of 2016.
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No
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English
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