Mining Act, 2003. Country/Territory Uganda Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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Business/industry/corporations, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.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