Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 6 of 2014). Country/Territory Solomon Islands Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Solomon Islands Sessional Legislation. Long titleAn Act to Amend the Mnes and Minerals Act to give effect to the amendments made to the Income Tax Act; which introduces a new mining tax regime. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Tax/levy Royalties/fees Liability/compensation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act amends the Mines and Minerals Act by providing for a new tax regime for mining operations. It, among other things, adds a new section (36A) allowing the Minister to require construction of approved infrastructure as a condition of a mining license. The Act also amends section 45 by specifying anew the amount of royalties for specific mining and how the moneys received will be divided between the central government, land owners and the relevant provincial government. Full text English Website www.parliament.gov.sb References - Legislation Amends Mines and Minerals Act 1990 (No. 3). Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1990 (1996) Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Protected area, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX