Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). Country/Territory Ghana Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes. Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water Keyword Pollution control Expropriation Basic legislation Mining Exploration Minerals EIA Authorization/permit Water rights Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act provides rules relative to rights regarding minerals and mining operations in Ghana. Full text English Website knowledge.uneca.org References - Legislation Repeals Minerals and Mining Act, 1986 (P.N.C.D.I. 153). Legislation | Ghana | 1986 Keyword: Mining, Institution, Minerals, Radiation, Hazardous waste, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Small-scale Gold Mining Act, 1989 (P.N.C.D.I. 218). Legislation | Ghana | 1989 Keyword: Mining, Institution, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Minerals and Mining (Explosives) Regulations, 2012 (LI 2177). Legislation | Ghana | 2012 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazards, Mining, Exploration, Hazardous substances Source: FAO, FAOLEX Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2173). Legislation | Ghana | 2012 Keyword: Pollution control, Soil rehabilitation, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2182). Legislation | Ghana | 2012 Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX