Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act applies to (a) all activities, operations and transactions related to the prospecting, exploration, mining, development, exploitation, research and beneficiation of minerals, including the processing, smelting, refining of minerals and trading of mineral substances; and (b) the extraction of geothermal resources for direct use. The Act aims to ensure the rational, integrated and safe exploitation and use of mineral resources; protection of mineral resources and the environment; to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework; to enforce and protect health, safety and the environment in the mineral subsector; to provide a framework for gender mainstreaming, equity and human rights; and to ensure that environmental, social and economic impacts of decommissioning are planned, financed and implemented. The Act further requires for compliance with the principles and safeguards of environmental management prescribed under the National Environment Act, 2019 and any other written law with regard to environmental principles.
The Act contains 290 Articles designed in 20 Parts and among others refer to the following issues: mineral rights; administration; mineral agreements and application for mineral rights; exploration, extraction and direct use of geothermal resources; beneficiation of minerals; dealing in minerals; license principles and procedures; surface rights and restriction on exercise of mineral rights; and certification of mineral products. Part XV of the Act refers to protection of environment and provides for prohibition of pollution, liability for pollution damages, environmental and social impact assessment, environmental protection standards, disposal of explosive, environment management systems and disposal of decommissioning facilities. Final parts of the text provides for occupational health and safety, inspection and monitoring, powers of authorities, and penal provisions. The text contains 3 Schedules.
The Act contains 290 Articles designed in 20 Parts and among others refer to the following issues: mineral rights; administration; mineral agreements and application for mineral rights; exploration, extraction and direct use of geothermal resources; beneficiation of minerals; dealing in minerals; license principles and procedures; surface rights and restriction on exercise of mineral rights; and certification of mineral products. Part XV of the Act refers to protection of environment and provides for prohibition of pollution, liability for pollution damages, environmental and social impact assessment, environmental protection standards, disposal of explosive, environment management systems and disposal of decommissioning facilities. Final parts of the text provides for occupational health and safety, inspection and monitoring, powers of authorities, and penal provisions. The text contains 3 Schedules.
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Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and reform the law relating to mineral resources to give effect to article 244 of the Constitution; to strengthen the administrative structures for the effective management of the mineral subsectors; to provide for the acquisition, management and dissemination of geological information; to regulate the licensing and participation of commercial entities in mining operations; to provide for Government participation in mining operations; to provide for value addition with a view of promoting local growth by reaping benefits across the whole value chain; to provide for an open, transparent and competitive process of licensing1, to create a conducive environment for the promotion of exploitation of Uganda's mineral potential; to provide for sustainable mineral marketing strategies by setting up buying and auctioning centers; to provide for the formalisation of artisanal and small scale mining; to provide for national content development in mining operations; to provide for the regulation and management of geothermal resources; to provide for efficient and safe mining operations; to provide for decommissioning of mining infrastructure; to provide for payments arising from mining operations; to repeal the Mining Act, 2003; and for related matters.
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Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on the date of publication in the Gazette, except for section 287(2)(s) relating to levies payable for exports of minerals which shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1st day of July, 202l.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Implemented by
Repeals