Mines and Minerals Act (Cap. 61:01). Country/Territory Malawi Document type Legislation Date 1981 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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