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Mines and Minerals Act, No. 33 of 1992.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau to regulate AMP; the exploration for, mining, transportation, processing, trading in or export of, minerals; for the transfer to such Bureau of the functions of the Department of Geological Survey for the repeal of the Salt Ordinance (Chapter 211), the Radioactive Minerals Act, No. 46 of 1968 and the Mines and Minerals Law, No. 4 of 1973; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Institution Exploration International trade Minerals Mining Special fund Transport/storage Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Geological Survey and Mines bureau and defines its internal organization. Powers and functions of the Bureau include: collecting, exploring, promoting and analyzing the country's mineral resources; regulating the exploration and mining for minerals and the processing, trading in and export of such minerals by the issue of licences; and advising the Minister on measures to be adopted for the promotion of the extraction and production of minerals.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Coast Conservation Act, No. 57 of 1981.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1981 (2011)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Coastal zone management, Environmental planning, Erosion, Authorization/permit, EIA, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Radioactive Minerals Act (Act No. 46 of 1968).

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1968

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Radiation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salt Ordinance.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1890 (1964)

Keyword: Condiments/herbs/spices, Authorization/permit, Fraud, Internal trade, International trade, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Notification under Sub Section (1) of Section 32 of the Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2009

Keyword: Exploration, Minerals, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations made under Section 64 read with Section 34 of the Mines and Minerals Act, No. 33 of 1992.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2014

Keyword: Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations on mines royalties the Mines and Minerals Act, No. 33 of 1992.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2013

Keyword: Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, No. 66 of 2009.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Minerals, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX