The Mines and Minerals Act, 2015

Development Act, 2015, and shall come into operation on 1st July, 2015. 2. (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “ access agreement ” means an agreement entered into between the holder of a mining right and an owner or occupier of land over which the mining right subsists, for

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NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT – Nigerian Law ...

An Act to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria; and for related purposes.

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NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT,2007

A 486 2007 No. 20 Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act Functions of the Minister. metres of a railway, or which isthe site of, or within fifty metres of, any government or public building, reservoir, dam or public road; (d) that is subject to the provisions of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act

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Nigerian Mining Sector Brief 1 Nigerian Mining Sector Brief

the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (the Act) in 2007, amongst other policy efforts. However, these efforts have only led to a minuscule growth in the sector; with the sector’s contributions to the Nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remaining at less than 1% as at 2015 1. By the first half of 2016, Nigeria entered into a period of

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NIGERIAN MINING CORPORATION ACT – Nigerian Law ...

NIGERIAN MINING CORPORATION ACT. An Act to establish the Nigerian Mining Corporation as a statutory corporation empowered to engage in prospecting for mining and refining minerals of various kinds occurring in Nigeria apart from coal and petroleum. [1972 No. 39.] [24th October, 1972] [Commencement.]

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NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT - Resolution law firm

NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT.pdf. By admin September 4th, 2020 Uncategorized Comments Off on NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT. ... Block 10, Plot 2 3, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos Nigeria. Abuja Office: No 8, Lake Chad Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

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Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act 2007 - LawPàdí

This Act was established for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria. Some key provisions: Gives ownership of all mineral resources in Nigeria and in the Exclusive Economic Zone to the Federal Government for and on behalf of the people of Nigeria

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ACT, 2007 MINING IN NIGERIA –THE NIGERIAN MINERALS

MINING IN NIGERIA –THE NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2007 “For long, West Africa has been a destination of choice for mining executives the world over, with countries like Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Niger being actively explored and mined. N ow, Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria,

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Mining Law 2021 Laws and Regulations Nigeria ICLG

Oct 09, 2020  1.1 What regulates mining law? Mining is regulated by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (the Mining Act) and the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2011 (the Mining Regulations).. 1.2 Which Government body/ies administer the mining

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Mining industry of Nigeria - Wikipedia

Mining is the extraction[removal]of minerals and metals from the earth. The Nigerian Coal Corporation (NCC) is a parastatal corporation that was formed in 1950 and held a monopoly on the mining, processing, and sales of coal, lignite, and coke products

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OPERATIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINERALS

The Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015 is the principle legislation of the sector. It covers licensing, procedures for exploration, mining and mineral processing, safety, health and environment in the mining sector. The 2015 Act provides:

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR MINING IN NIGERIA- A GUIDE TO

Under the Nigeria’s Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, only corporations can obtain a mining lease in Nigeria. And when a mining lease is issued, the duration is for a period of 25 years. Small Scale Mining Lease: The Small Scale Mining Lease, as the name appears, is a smaller version of mining license. The procedure for obtainment of the SSML is ...

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Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

Feb 09, 2021  Nigeria proved its desire to implement beneficial ownership when they participated in the beneficial ownership pilot in 2015. Both the oil and gas and the mining audit provides legal ownership for the companies, which in some cases are natural persons. The report does not confirm if these natural persons are legal owners or beneficial owners.

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Economy of Nigeria - Wikipedia

Mining regulation is handled by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, which oversees the management of all mineral resources. Mining law is codified in the Federal Minerals and Mining Act of 1999. Historically, Nigeria's mining industry was

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ACTS AND REGULATIONS – Department of Petroleum Resources

oil prospecting licences (conversion to oil mining leases, etc) regulations 2003: oil in navigable waters act: oil pipelines act 1956: mineral oils (safety) regulations 1997: marginal fields operations (fiscal regime) regulations 2005: petroleum act 1969: petroleum (amendment) decree 1996: petroleum regulations 1967: petroleum (amendment ...

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Home Ministry of Mines and Steel Development

Welcome to the Integrated Automation and Interactive Solid Minerals Portal (IAISMP), the GO-TO portal for real time information on Mining Sector in Nigeria. Office:No. 2, Luanda Crescent, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria. Call Us: +234 9 523 9064

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An Overview Of The Nigerian Minerals And Mining Act 2007 ...

The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 ("the Act") was passed into law on March 16, 2007 to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 for the purposes of regulating the exploration and exploitation of solid materials in Nigeria. This paper reviews the critical aspects of the Act.

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ANALYSIS: How 12 years of ... - Premium Times Nigeria

NEITI’s maiden report covered a 4-year (2007 to 2010) and showed that over 70 per cent of mining title holders in Nigeria’s solid mineral sector are inactive companies, causing Nigeria’s ...

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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation ...

Feb 24, 2015  The Bill replaces the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Ordinance, 2015 promulgated on January 12, 2015. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 regulates the mining sector in India and specifies the requirement for obtaining and granting mining leases for mining operations.

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Control of crews and stowaways - 2004 Laws of Nigeria

under the Immigration and Prisons Services Board Act may, from time to time, approve. [Cap. I2.] 7. Power of immigration officer to refuse entry, etc. (1) The power of an immigration officer to refuse entry into Nigeria or to admit into Nigeria subject to conditions, shall unless the

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PETROLEUM PROFITS TAX ACT - PLAC

"oil mining lease" means a lease granted to a company, under the Minerals and Mining Act, for the purpose of winning petroleum or any assignment of such lease; [Cap. MI2.] "oil prospecting licence" means a licence granted to a company, under the Minerals and Mining Act, for the purpose of winning petroleum, or any assignment of such li- cence;

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Nigeria - Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (Act No. 20).

Legislation on-line The House of Representatives, National Assembly, Nigeria PDF of Act (consulted on 2011-08-24) Abstract/Citation: Chapter 1 - Minerals, Prospecting, Mining and Quarrying

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(THE MINING REGULATIONS OF 2018 MADE UNDER THE

THE MINING ACT, (CAP 123) _____ REGULATIONS _____ (Made under Section 112) THE MINING (MINERAL RIGHTS) REGULATIONS, 2018 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Mining (Mineral Rights) Regulations, 201 8. Interpretation 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires­ “Act” means the ...

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(PDF) Examination of some Legislations Referencing ...

scenario in the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria o f Nigeria”(Oladeji 2015). 1.2.3 Acquisition of Rights Right is the protected interest anybody has over others on anything it pertains to legal ...

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(PDF) Examination of some Legislations Referencing ...

scenario in the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria o f Nigeria”(Oladeji 2015). 1.2.3 Acquisition of Rights Right is the protected interest anybody has over others on anything it pertains to legal ...

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ACTS AND REGULATIONS – Department of Petroleum Resources

oil prospecting licences (conversion to oil mining leases, etc) regulations 2003: oil in navigable waters act: oil pipelines act 1956: mineral oils (safety) regulations 1997: marginal fields operations (fiscal regime) regulations 2005: petroleum act 1969: petroleum (amendment) decree 1996: petroleum regulations 1967: petroleum (amendment ...

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Nigeria - Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (Act No. 20).

Legislation on-line The House of Representatives, National Assembly, Nigeria PDF of Act (consulted on 2011-08-24) Abstract/Citation: Chapter 1 - Minerals, Prospecting, Mining and Quarrying

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By Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim, Head of Legal Department ...

•A new environmental Act is drafted and submitted to ministry of cabinet •The new Mining Regulation includes a chapter governing the environmental issues in the mine side. •A new chapter of health and safety is inserted in the 2015 Mining Regulation. •The presidency endorsed decrees and orders to the

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Home Ministry of Mines and Steel Development

Welcome to the Integrated Automation and Interactive Solid Minerals Portal (IAISMP), the GO-TO portal for real time information on Mining Sector in Nigeria. Office:No. 2, Luanda Crescent, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria. Call Us: +234 9 523 9064

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BOUGAINVILLE MINING ACT 2015 Arrangement of Sections

- v - 128 Area and shape of mining lease.....79 Sub-division D — Rights and obligations

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Control of crews and stowaways - 2004 Laws of Nigeria

under the Immigration and Prisons Services Board Act may, from time to time, approve. [Cap. I2.] 7. Power of immigration officer to refuse entry, etc. (1) The power of an immigration officer to refuse entry into Nigeria or to admit into Nigeria subject to conditions, shall unless the

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(THE MINING REGULATIONS OF 2018 MADE UNDER THE

THE MINING ACT, (CAP 123) _____ REGULATIONS _____ (Made under Section 112) THE MINING (MINERAL RIGHTS) REGULATIONS, 2018 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Mining (Mineral Rights) Regulations, 201 8. Interpretation 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires­ “Act” means the ...

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Senate passes Nigeria railway corporation act Legit.ng

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Nigeria Railway Corporation Act, 1955 Repeal and Re- enactment Bill, 2016. The bill, which passed on Thursday, July 21, was sponsored by Senator Olugbenga Ashafa (APC Lagos East). Ashafa who doubles as

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Oil Pipelines Act - Lawyard

Oil Pipelines Act Chapter O7 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 An Act to make provision for licences to be granted for the establishment and maintenance of pipelines incidental and supplementary to oilfields and oil mining and for purposes ancillary to such pipelines. 4th day of October 1956 Part I

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PETROLEUM ACT - FAO

(c) a lease, to be known as an oil mining lease, to search for, win, work, carry away and dispose of petro leum. (2) A licence or lease under this section may be granted only to a company incorpo- rated in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act or any corresponding law. [Cap. C20.]

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Minerals and Mining Act - Natural Resource Governance ...

Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 Act 703 65. Offence and penalties under sections 62 to 64 66. Powers of search and arrest Surrender, suspension and cancellations of mineral rights 67. Surrender of mineral rights 68. Suspension and cancellation of mineral right 69. Suspension or cancellation of mining lease or restricted mining lease 70.

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Revocation Of Mining Titles In Nigeria Odujinrin Adefulu

The Minerals and Mining Act 2007, provides a suitable framework for the mining and exploration of minerals in Nigeria. The provisions of the Act in relation to the suspension and revocation of a mining licence are channeled towards ensuring that holders of mining licences/permits comply with the provisions of the Act and that holders do not ...

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