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Minerals Vesting Ordinance (Cap. 70).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1951 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to vest in the crown all minerals in St. Helena and its dependencies and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Royalties/fees Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance declares all minerals being in, on or under any land or water, whether territorial waters, river, or inland sea, to be vested in and subject to the control of the Crown. Mining for minerals shall take place only in accordance with mining legislation. The Ordinance also defines the extent to which royalties payable to owners of land on which mining takes places.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh