Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act (No. 28 of 1980). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend the Mines and Minerals Act. Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources Keyword Traditional rights/customary rights Mining Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract The definition of “tribal territory” is erased from section 2 and instead a definition of “tribal area” is given. Such area has the same meaning as in the Tribal Land Act. Section 71 is amended consequently. The clause of section 13 which prohibits issue of a reconnaissance permit in respect of an area on which a prospecting licence or mining lease is in existence is deleted. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Mines and Minerals Act. Legislation | Botswana | 1976 (1977) Keyword: Grazing, Basic legislation, Mining, Concession Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Mines and Minerals Act, 1999 (Chapter 66:01). Legislation | Botswana | 1999 (2010) Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Agricultural land, Grazing, Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Concession, Institution, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Waterworks Source: FAO, FAOLEX