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Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450).

Country/Territory
Ghana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Minerals Commission, provide for its composition and functions relating to the regulation and management of the utilisation of minerals and provide for related matters.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Institution Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes the Minerals Commission as a body corporate and defines its functions and powers. The Commission shall be responsible for the regulation and management of the utilization of mineral resources and the coordination of the policies in relation to them. The Commission shall, among other things: (a) formulate recommendations of national policy for exploration and exploitation of mineral resources: (b) advise the Minister on matters relating to minerals; (c) monitor the implementation of policies of the Government on minerals and report on this to the Minister.

Full text
English
Website
www.epa.gov.gh