Minerals Act (Cap. 121). Country/Territory Gambia Document type Legislation Date 1954 (1963) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication, pp. 3179-3227. Long titleAn Act to regulate the right to search for, mine and work minerals, and for other purposes realting thereto. Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water Keyword Lease Mining Institution Minerals Authorization/permit Inland waters Water rights Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa Abstract The Act consists of 93 sections divided into 9 Parts: General (I); Prospecting (II); Mining (III); Provisions regarding water (IV); Passageways (V); Dredging for minerals (VI); Surveys (VII); Possession and purchase of minerals (VIII); Miscellaneous provisions (IX). Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Minerals Rules (Cap. 121). Legislation | Gambia | 1954 (1963) Keyword: Mining, Institution, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Water rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Minerals (Amendment) Act (Cap. 121). Legislation | Gambia | 1966 Keyword: Mining, Institution, Exploration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Mines and Quarries Act - Act no. 7 of 2005. Legislation | Gambia | 2005 Keyword: Crops/grasses, Private land, Property rights, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Continental shelf, Deep sea bed, Dispute settlement, Environmental standards, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Minerals, Mining, Offences/penalties, Ownership, Protected area, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Standards, Sub-national agreement, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX