CURTAILING ILLEGAL MINING OPERATION IN NIGERIA

This paper presents the loopholes and the ways to curtail the activities of illegal mining of minerals in Nigeria. KEYWORDS: illegal, mining, government, foreigners, mining rights, minerals, …

Mining in Africa towards legal stability

Recent reforms of mining laws in African nations have led to a movement away from regimes regarded by many as "investor friendly", with states seeking to ... Libya, Mauritania, Niger, …

Mining 2021

and the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (Chapter N162 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 (the Mining Act), the federal government has title to all mineral resources …

Mining in Nigeria: Challenges, opportunities, and …

Challenges facing mining in Nigeria. Regulatory and legal challenges: Mining in Nigeria has struggled with a complex regulatory framework and legal issues. Inconsistent policies, overlapping responsibilities between …

LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR MINING IN NIGERIA- A …

The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007, National Minerals and Metals Policy 2008 and Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 regulate the mining industry in Nigeria. In conclusion, prospective investors who are willing …

Mining Laws and Regulations 2025

Mining Laws and Regulations 2025. ICLG - Mining Law covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership …

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 …

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, …

The Mining Law Review

Organised mining in Nigeria commenced in 1903 with the mining of minerals such as tantalite, columbite and coal. This growth in mining activities necessitated regulation, and as such in …

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A Legal Analysis of Community Development Agreements as a tool for Enhancing Social Licence to operate for Mining Companies in Nigeria, (2007) 8 GRBPL No. 1 pp.100-1004 Akper,P.T "The Regulation of Artisanal and Small Scale …

MINING SNAPSHOT – NIGERIA

The implementation of a new mining law in 2007 was an important step in this diversification drive, introducing a modern framework that requires no free-carry interest for the state. This insight …

Legal Framework for Mining Operations in Nigeria

The main legislation controlling Nigeria's mining industry is the Minerals and Mining Act (2007). In Nigeria, the law governs every facet of the exploration and extraction of solid …

Legal Framework Of Mining In Nigeria: An Overview

In 2007, the National Assembly enacted the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") repealing the 1999 Minerals and Mining Act.

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In the past two decades, the Federal Government of Nigeria has made concerted efforts to revitalise and grow Nigeria's mining sector to diversify its sources of revenue and foreign exchange earnings.

OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN MINING SECTOR: …

Regulatory Framework of the Nigerian Mining Sector. Establishment of the Minerals Act and Powers of the Minister. The mineral sector is regulated by the Minerals and Mining Act …

Mineral Mining Licensing in Nigeria: Legal …

One of the greatest challenges to an efficient criminal justice administration in Nigeria is the limitations experienced by the office of the Public Prosecutor.

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.

A Guide to Navigating Legal Regime in the Mining Sector

Section 21 of the Act empowers the Minister to make regulations in order to give full effect to the provisions of the Act. As such, the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 …

Changes in Nigeria's Mining Law

Mining Operation in Nigeria. With plans to revise the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA), the Nigerian government has taken the first step towards restoring its mining sector to its former glory and beyond. A little …

ACT, 2007 MINING IN NIGERIA –THE NIGERIAN …

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 …

THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR …

revamp the current mining law in conformity with international best practices. This is a very important development as mining law reform is a fundamental pillar in the entire 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 ... N19, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and the …

Mining Law

Mining Law. mininglaw@punuka ... We are also actively involved in facilitating and pushing for on-going reforms in the mining and extractive industry in Nigeria and advise regulators and industry stakeholders on practical steps …

Minerals Mines Regulations 2011

I—PRELIMINARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS I. These Regulations may be cited as the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2011. 2.

Analysis of the Legal aspects of Mining in Nigeria

By: Sree Kuttan Introduction Nigeria is regarded as a country endowed with abundant natural mineral resources such as iron, lead-zinc, tin, tungsten, tantalum, gold, …

In brief: mining rights and title in Nigeria

By virtue of the Constitution and the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (Chapter N162 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 (the Mining Act), the …

The Mining Act Legal Framework for Mining Operations in …

The main legislation controlling Nigeria's mining industry is the Minerals and Mining Act (2007). In Nigeria, the law governs every facet of the exploration and extraction of solid …

THE BRITISH MINING & OIL REGULATIONS IN …

The Southern Nigerian Mining Laws on mineral extractions did not make provision for huge capital investment on mining, whereas the search for oil resources was very expensive …

Nigerian Mining Progress, but still a long way to go.

Nigerian Mining –Progress, but still a long way to go 6 g. Inter-agency and Inter-ministerial Collaborative Approach: The development of the mining sector requires efficient monitoring of …

All you need to know about Nigeria's new mining law

UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY …

In Nigeria, there are a number of laws applicable to the mining sector such as the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) (the Constitution), Land Use Act, Cap L5, …

THE NEW MINERALS AND MINING REGULATIONS, …

Mining operations can be conducted in all areas within the land borders, territorial waters the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone of Nigeria, except areas that are already …

Nigerian Mining Sector Brief

Energizing the Nigerian Mining Sector and Placing Nigeria on the Global Mining Map Legal and Regulatory Framework Types of Mineral Titles and Licences 2.1 Coal 9 2.2 Bitumen 10 2.3 …

Legal and Policy Issues in the Development of Nigeria's Mining …

Abstract. The development of Nigeria's mining sector has been slow despite its huge potentials. To reinvigorate the seemingly comatose sector, successive administrations …

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 …

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 …

A Review of the Nigerian Minerals/Mining Act 2007 for …

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 …

The Regulatory Framework Governing The Mining …

The Mining Industry in Nigeria is governed by the following laws :-– The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999(as amended). – The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act(NMMA) 2007 and the Nigerian Mineral and …

An Analysis of the Nigerian Mining Industry Viz-a

For the purposes of governing the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria, the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (the "Act") abolished the Minerals and …

Funding, legal reforms, security, key for Nigeria's …

Nigeria's mining sector can further maintain sustainable growth through affordable funding, expediting the amendment to mining laws, regulations and policies, access to reliable geodata, provision of tax incentives and/or …