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Mining Act, 2010 (No. 14 of 2010).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to re-enact with substantial amendments the provisions that regulate the law relating to prospecting for minerals, mining, processing and dealing in minerals, to granting, renewal and termination of mineral rights, payment of royalties, fees and other charges and any other relevant matters.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Authorization/permit Institution Minerals Exploration Access right Concession
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by Statutory Instrument, appoint.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for control of mining operations in Tanzania and establishes rules relative to the exploration for and exploitation of mineral resources in Tanzania. The Minister may enter into a development agreement with the holder of, or an applicant for, mineral rights for which the Minister is the licensing authority. The Act establishes the Mining Advisory Board and provides for the protection of the environment in relation with mining operations. Every application for a licence shall include a plan for relocation, resettlement and compensation of people within the mining areas in accordance with the Land Act and the applicant’s environmental certificate issued in terms of the Environment Management Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Mining Act,1998.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1998

Keyword: Mining, Authorization/permit, Institution, Minerals, Exploration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Tanzania Extractive Industries (Transparency and Accountability) Act. 2015 (No. 23 of 2015).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2015

Keyword: EIA, Access-to-information, Business/industry/corporations, Mining, Authorization/permit, Institution, Minerals, Exploration, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX