Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 2004 (No. 4 of 2004). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend certain Written Laws. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Institution Minerals Exploration Royalties/fees Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act amends the Mining Act, 1998 with respect to: the mining of gemstones; the appointment of Resident Mining Officers; the renewal of prospecting licences; a penalty for the failure to pay royalties by holders of a Mineral Right; and cancellation of a primary prospective licence or a primary mining licence by the Commissioner. A new provision regarding the establishment of the Gemstone Board is added to the principal Act. This Board shall advise the Minister on the development of the gemstone industry. Full text English Website www.parliament.go.tz References - Legislation Amends Mining Act,1998. Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1998 Keyword: Mining, Authorization/permit, Institution, Minerals, Exploration Source: FAO, FAOLEX