Mines and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act, 2012 (No. 12 of 2012). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Exploration Tax/levy Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act amends the Mines and Minerals Development Act by inserting a new section (104A) on the duty to apply for a tax clearance certificate by a person who intends to transfer, assign or encumber a mining right conferred under sections 21, 32, 43, 51, 61 or 71 of the Act. Subject to other provisions of the Act, the transfer, assignment or encumbrance of a mining right shall be approved upon production of a valid certificate. Full text English Website www.zambialii.org References - Legislation Amends Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2008 (No. 7 of 2008). Legislation | Zambia | 2008 Keyword: EIA, Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Soil rehabilitation, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX