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Mining Ordinance (Cap. 69).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1923 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to regulate prospecting and mining in St. Helena.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Royalties/fees Exploration Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance makes provision with respect to prospecting for minerals and the granting of mining and mineral leases. The Governor may appoint an officer to be Inspector of Mines or other officers from time to time and may make Regulations prescribing their powers and duties. The Governor may also issue prospecting licences in the form contained in the First Schedule. The Ordinance also provides for control of prospecting on private land and payment of repair of damages caused by such prospecting.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Prospecting Regulations (Cap. 69).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1927 (2011)

Keyword: Exploration, Soil rehabilitation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX