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Mines and Minerals Act (Cap. 61:01).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision with respect to searching for and mining minerals, to repeal the Mining Act and certain other Acts and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Forestry, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Protected area Access right Soil rehabilitation Basic legislation Mining Exploration Minerals Deep sea bed EIA Dispute settlement Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act, among other things, vests the property of mineral rights in the President, provides with respect to the administration of matters regarding mines and minerals, provides for the granting of mineral rights and related matters, and provides for the protection of the environment in relation with mining operations. The Act also includes provisions concerning dispute resoluation.

Full text
English
Website
www.malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mines and Minerals (Public Purposes) (Prescription) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Public land, Mining, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Prescribed Operations) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Private land, Liability/compensation, Soil rehabilitation, Mining, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Claims) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Access right, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Royalty) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Mineral Rights) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Disputes) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral Permits (Prescribed Minerals) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1982 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Non-Exclusive Prospecting Licence) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Miscellaneous Fees) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, International trade, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mines and Minerals (Reserved Minerals) Regulations (Cap. 61:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1988 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Mines and Minerals Act, No. 8 of 2018

Legislation | Malawi | 2019

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Environmental standards, Exploration, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Minerals, Mining, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX