Minerals Vesting Ordinance (Cap. 70). Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1951 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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