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Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and reform the law relating to mineral resources to give effect to article 244 of the Constitution; to strengthen the administrative structures for the effective management of the mineral subsectors; to provide for the acquisition, management and dissemination of geological information; to regulate the licensing and participation of commercial entities in mining operations; to provide for Government participation in mining operations; to provide for value addition with a view of promoting local growth by reaping benefits across the whole value chain; to provide for an open, transparent and competitive process of licensing1, to create a conducive environment for the promotion of exploitation of Uganda's mineral potential; to provide for sustainable mineral marketing strategies by setting up buying and auctioning centers; to provide for the formalisation of artisanal and small scale mining; to provide for national content development in mining operations; to provide for the regulation and management of geothermal resources; to provide for efficient and safe mining operations; to provide for decommissioning of mining infrastructure; to provide for payments arising from mining operations; to repeal the Mining Act, 2003; and for related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water
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
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on the date of publication in the Gazette, except for section 287(2)(s) relating to levies payable for exports of minerals which shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1st day of July, 202l.
Abstract

This Act applies to (a) all activities, operations and transactions related to the prospecting, exploration, mining, development, exploitation, research and beneficiation of minerals, including the processing, smelting, refining of minerals and trading of mineral substances; and (b) the extraction of geothermal resources for direct use. The Act aims to ensure the rational, integrated and safe exploitation and use of mineral resources; protection of mineral resources and the environment; to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework; to enforce and protect health, safety and the environment in the mineral subsector; to provide a framework for gender mainstreaming, equity and human rights; and to ensure that environmental, social and economic impacts of decommissioning are planned, financed and implemented. The Act further requires for compliance with the principles and safeguards of environmental management prescribed under the National Environment Act, 2019 and any other written law with regard to environmental principles.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Mining Act, 2003.

Legislation | Uganda | 2003

Keyword: EIA, Environmental audit, Soil rehabilitation, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Mining (Licensing) Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Uganda | 2019

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Land-use planning, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, EIA, Environmental planning, Exploration, Lease, Minerals, Mining, Monitoring, Ownership, Registration, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX