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Minerals (Amendment) Act (Cap. 121).

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, p. 105.
Long title
An Act to amend the Minerals Act.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Institution Exploration Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa
Abstract

Section 11 of the principal Act is amended so as to redefine the categories of persons to whom no prospecting right shall be granted. No prospecting right shall be granted to a person who is unable to prove to satisfaction of the Inspector of Mines that he is sufficiently acquainted with the provisions of this Act so as to be able to comply with the requirements thereof. Another amendment of section 11 concerns the financial resources of the applicant for a prospecting right.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Minerals Act (Cap. 121).

Legislation | Gambia | 1954 (1963)

Keyword: Lease, Mining, Institution, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Water rights, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX