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Mining Act, 2003.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal and replace the Mining Act, Cap. 248, with a new legislation on mining and mineral development, which conforms, and otherwise gives effect, to the relevant provisions of the Constitution; to vest the ownership and control of all minerals in Uganda in the Government; to provide for the acquisition of mineral rights; and to provide for other related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
EIA Environmental audit Soil rehabilitation Basic legislation Mining Exploration Minerals Protected area Authorization/permit Water abstraction
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides rules relative to mining and mineral and surface rights and related matters.

Full text
English
Website
knowledge.uneca.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mining Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Uganda | 2004

Keyword: Authorization/permit, EIA, Environmental planning, Financing, Lease, Minerals, Mining, Registration, Business/industry/corporations, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.

Legislation | Uganda | 2022

Keyword: EIA, Environmental standards, Exploration, Waste disposal, Standards, Protection of environment, Mining, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Business/industry/corporations, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, Royalties/fees, Financing, Gender, Human rights, Inspection, Minerals, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Public health, Use restrictions, Water rights, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX