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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 title
An 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.

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