Mining and Minerals Act, 2022. Pays/Territoire Ouganda Type du document Législation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn 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. Sujet Environnement gén., Ressources minérales, Eau Mot clé EIA Normes environnementales Exploration Élimination de déchets Normes Protection de l’environnement Exploitation minière Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Autorisation/permis Législation de base Commerce/industrie/sociétés Responsabilité/indemnisation Mise en application Gestion/conservation Royalties/redevances Financement Genre Droits de l'homme Inspection Minéraux Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Lutte contre la pollution Santé publique Restrictions à l'utilisation Droits d'utilisation de l'eau Zones humides Aire géographique Afrique, Afrique Orientale, Nations en développement sans littoral, Pays les moins avances 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. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Références - Législation Abroge Mining Act, 2003. Législation | Ouganda | 2003 Mot clé: EIA, Éco-audit, Remise en état des sols, Législation de base, Exploitation minière, Exploration, Minéraux, Aire protégée, Autorisation/permis, Prélèvement d'eau Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implementé par Mining (Licensing) Regulations 2019. Législation | Ouganda | 2019 Mot clé: Cadastre/enregistrement des terres, Planification territoriale, Autorisation/permis, Classement/déclassement, EIA, Planification environnementale, Exploration, Location, Minéraux, Exploitation minière, Monitorage, Propriété, Enregistrement, Royalties/redevances, Infractions/sanctions Source: FAO, FAOLEX