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Minerals and Mining Decree (No. 34 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Mining Exploration Minerals Authorization/permit Freshwater resources management Water abstraction Water rights Industrial water use
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

A Decree to regulate the orderly carrying out of mining in Nigeria and to provide in relation to this for the grant of mining rights, mining in an environmentally sustainable manner, certain matters relating to water, etc.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: EIA, Special fund, Mineral water, Contract/agreement, Dispute settlement, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Water rights, Industrial water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX