Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act, 1992 (No. 33 of 1992). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the reconnaissance, prospecting and mining for, and disposal of, and the exercise of control over, minerals in Namibia; and to provide for matters incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen., Mineral resources Keyword Environmental standards EIA Liability/compensation Standards Protection of environment Mining Institution Minerals Exploration Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act provides for rights and claims relative to mining operations in Namibia, the establishment of Minerals Board of Namibia, the administration of the Act, and for other matters relative to mining such as financial matters, the sale and export of minerals, the protection of the environment, environmental impact assessment and the liability of holders of licences or mining claims for pollution of environment or other damage caused. Full text English Website www.mme.gov.na References - Legislation Amended by Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Amendment Act, 2008 (No. 8 of 2008). Legislation | Namibia | 2008 Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Tax/levy, Royalties/fees, Exploration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX