Mines and Minerals Act (No. 4 of 2011). Country/Territory Eswatini Document type Legislation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Swaziland Government Gazette Extraordinary of 18 March 2011. Long titleAn Act to consolidate the law on mining and provide for the management and administration of minerals, mineral oils and incidental matters. Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Pollution control EIA Early warning system Protected area Access right Soil rehabilitation Basic legislation Mining Exploration Minerals Dispute settlement Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Freshwater resources management Water rights Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract This Act, among other things, recognizes the Minerals Management Board as established by section 214 of the Constitution and provides rules relative to exploration and exploitation of minerals in Swaziland. The Act defines functions and powers of the Board, establishes an office of the Commissioner of Mines and defines functions of the Commissioner of Mines. A distinction is made between small-scale and large-scale operations for the purposes of this Act. The Act also concerns trade in minerals, exercise of rights of grazing and cultivation by the owner or occupier of land subject to a mineral right, protection of the environment and resolution of disputes. Full text English