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Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.

País/Territorio
Uganda
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2022
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
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.
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Recursos minerales, Agua
Palabra clave
EIA Normas sobre calidad ambiental Exploración Eliminación de desechos Normas Protección del medio ambiente Minería Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Autorización/permiso Legislación básica Negocios/industria/corporaciones Responsabilidad/indemnización Cumplimiento/aplicación Ordenación/conservación Derechos/cánones Financiamiento Género Derechos humanos Inspección Minerales Monitoreo Infracciones/sanciones Control de la contaminación Salud pública Restricciones para el uso Derechos de agua Humedales
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados
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.
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
Inglés

Referencias - Legislación

Revoca

Mining Act, 2003.

Legislación | Uganda | 2003

Palabra clave: EIA, Auditoría ambiental, Saneamiento de suelos, Legislación básica, Minería, Exploración, Minerales, Zona protegida, Autorización/permiso, Captación de agua

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementado por

Mining (Licensing) Regulations 2019.

Legislación | Uganda | 2019

Palabra clave: Catastro/registración de tierras, Manejo de tierras, Autorización/permiso, Clasificación/declasificación, EIA, Planificación ambiental, Exploración, Arrendamiento, Minerales, Minería, Monitoreo, Propiedad, Registro, Derechos/cánones, Infracciones/sanciones

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX