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Minerals Act (Cap. 121).

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1954 (1963)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 3179-3227.
Long title
An 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).

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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Repealed by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