Crown Minerals Act 1991 (No. 70 of 1991).

This Act establishes policies, procedures and provisions to be applied in respect to the management of any Crown owned minerals. The Act lays down powers, functions and duties of the Minister which shall include: the preparation of mineral programmes; the grant of mineral permits; delegation of functions to the chief executive; appointment of enforcement officers. No person may prospect or explore for, or mine, Crown owned minerals in land unless the person is the holder of a permit granted by the Minister. The text provides for duration, extension of duration, revocation, surrender of permits. All petroleum, gold, silver, and uranium shall be the property of the Crown. The Act further makes amendments and repeals various Acts and Regulations as specified in the three Schedules.