Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act 2007
This Act was established for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria. ... You can read all the provisions here – Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007. Thank you for reading this post, we hope you have found it useful. If you have please share with your network using one of the ...
Nigerian Mining Sector Brief
Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and barite. ... a new national focus and strategy on mining evolved and this culminated in the enactment of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (the Act or ...
Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office | Documents
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) was established in 2007 with the responsibility for the Administration and Management of Mineral Titles in Nigeria in accordance with Section 5 (1) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (the Act). Address: 37 Lobito Crescent; Off Ademola Adetokunbo, Wuse II, Abuja Nigeria +234 (0) 816-410-1937
UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY …
13 Section 3(2) of the Mining Act. 14 Regulation 87 of the Mining Regulations. 15 Section 47 of the Mining Act. 16 Section 56(4) of the Mining Act; Regulation 91(3) of the Mining Regulations. 17 Regulation 92(1)(b) of the Mining Regulations. 18 Section 60(1) of the Mining Act. 19 Section 62 of the Mining Act. 20 Section 48 of the Mining Act.
Nigeruian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 | PDF
Nigeruian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document is an arrangement of sections for the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007. It covers several key topics: 1) It establishes state control over mineral resources and prohibits unauthorized exploration or exploitation.
FEC approves new bill to replace Nigerian Mining Act
Mr Adegbite said the law in operation is the 2007 Nigeria Mineral and Mining Law that has become obsolete. He added that a lot of new things have come up in the mining sector.
NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT
NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT An Act to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria; and for related purposes. [2007 No. 50.] [29th March, 2007] [Commencement.]
Ministry of Solid Minerals Development – On the …
To exploit the nation's mineral endowments in an environmentally sustainable manner and establish a vibrant minerals and metals industry for wealth creation, poverty reduction, promotion of economic growth and significant contribution …
NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT
Ownership and Control of Minerals: The Act vests entire property in and control of all Mineral Resources in, under, or upon any land in Nigeria, its contiguous continental shelf and all rivers, streams and water courses throughout Nigeria, any area covered by its territorial waters or constituency and the exclusive economic zone in the Federal ...
An Overview Of The Nigerian Minerals And Mining Act 2007
The Act gives priority for the use of land for mining over other uses of land and shall be considered for the purposes of access, use and occupation as constituting overriding public …
Legal Framework Of Mining In Nigeria: An Overview
By PINHEIRO LP INTRODUCTION "Section 2 of the Explosives Regulations, Cap. 117, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990 defines explosives…The same section defines mining as having the meaning assigned to it in the Minerals Act, and shall include the use of explosives in works authorized under the Petroleum Act. Although there is no definition […]
Nigerian Mining Sector Brief
The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act is the principal legislation that regulates the sector. The Act vests the control, regulation and ownership of all mineral resources in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). The Minerals and Mining Regulations and the National Minerals and Metals Policy also govern the sector.
Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. | UNEP Law and …
An Act to Repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and Re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 for the purposes of Regulating all Aspects of the Exploration and Exploitation of Solid Minerals in Nigeria; and for Related Purposes. Date of consolidation/reprint.
Nigerian Mining Sector Brief
The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act is the principal legislation that regulates the sector. The Act vests the control, regulation and ownership of all mineral resources in the Federal Government …
Nigerian Mining Sector Watch
New Bill to Replace Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act, 2007 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on 5 April 2023, approved a draft amendment of the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act ("the Act"), 2007 - the principal legislation regulating the mining of solid minerals in Nigeria. The new Bill i.e., the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Bill 2023
All you need to know about Nigeria's new mining law
In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The outdated law, which hasn't been …
THE NEW MINERALS AND MINING REGULATIONS, 2011 …
issued new mining regulations titled the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 (the 'Regulations') which is intended to establish a more coordinated and accountable solid …
A Review of the Nigerian Minerals/Mining Act 2007 for …
out this study, an examination of other laws concerning/bothering on minerals in Nigeria was undertaken. These laws include Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007, Mineral and Metal policy 2008 and Nigerian Mining Regulations 2010. The Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007 vest ownership and control over all mineral resources in the Nigerian
NIGERIA'S MINING ACT
- Nigeria totally missed the mining investment funds that poured into Africa in the 1990s. 2 . THE MINERALS AND MINING ACT 1999 •Failed to address security of tenure issues •Gave broad discretionary powers to the Minister on matters relating to mineral titles
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The Act stipulates that grievances shall be referred to the Honourable Minister for resolution, failing which the matter shall be referred to the Arbitration and Mediation Act Cap A18, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria or any statutory modification thereto, in this case, the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023. vi.
(PDF) LEGAL ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA'S MINING …
Solid Minerals in 1999 and the subsequent enactment of the Minerals and Mining Act of 1999. 26 It was evident from the mid 1990s that policy makers had taken the view that if
Mining, from The Report: Nigeria 2023
In 2019 the government made the decision to revise the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA), the law that has governed the sector since it came into force in 2007. However, as a result of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as other international and domestic challenges, the passage of the revised law was delayed.
Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. | UNEP Law and …
This Act concerns the rights in and management of mineral resources in Nigeria. It provides rules for exploration and exploitation of resources and for the protection of the environment. It also …
Mining reforms in Nigeria to drive sector growth
Nigeria's mining sector is entering a new phase following the Covid-19 pandemic, with greater government support and a growing role as an important generator of export earnings amid post-pandemic economic recovery. Many of Nigeria's mineral resources remain unexploited, with considerable potential in gold, precious and semi-precious stones, gemstones, iron ore, …
Nigerian Mining Sector Brief
The Act vests the control, regulation and ownership of all mineral resources in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). The Minerals and Mining Regulations and the National Minerals and Metals Policy also govern the sector. The erstwhile Ministry of Mines & Steel Development (MMSD) oversaw the mining sector in Nigeria, pre-2024.
NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT
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NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT,2007
A 486 2007 No. 20 Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act Functions of the Minister. metres of a railway, or which isthe site of, or within fifty metres of, any government or public building, …
An Overview Of The Nigerian Minerals And Mining Act 2007
The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 ("the Act") was passed into law on March 16, 2007 to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 for the purposes of regulating the exploration and exploitation of solid materials in Nigeria. This paper reviews the critical aspects of the Act.
Mining reforms to bring more power to state authorities in Nigeria
In 2019 the government made the decision to revise the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA), the law that has governed the sector since it came into force in 2007. However, as a result of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as other international and domestic challenges, the passage of the revised law was delayed. ...
THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR …
THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NATIONAL MINING POLICY DIALOGUE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT In collaboration with THE WORLD BANK ... legislation on mining, the Minerals and Mining Act of 1999. Rather, the thrust of the