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Legal and Regulatory Considerations for mining …

The Mining Act. The Mining Act is Nigeria's major legislation governing the mining sector. It regulates all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria. The Mining …

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR SOLID MINERALS OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL IN NIGERIA

All solid minerals are indisputably the Federal Government of Nigeria's property, according to both the Minerals and Mining Act and the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Constitution. To ensure a just and fair society in Nigeria, the application of this legal stance has remained a contentious topic that needs clarification.

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(PDF) Problems and Strategies for Exploration of Solid Mineral

Based on the findings of this study, the problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable laws in the sector, high capital outlay, inadequate ...

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(PDF) Addressing the Socio-Economic and Community Issues in Mining

legal framework for exploiting solid minerals in Nigeria consists of laws, regulations, policies ... made in respect of any mineral title granted pursuant to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. 13.

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

According to KPMG, the Federal Executive Council on April 5, 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 (the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Bill 2023), has been sent to the National Assembly for initial ...

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THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR …

Presidential Committee on Solid Minerals Development (2003). Another such signals is the procurement last year, of mineral law expertise to review and 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 reform …

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MINING LAWS AND TAXATION IN NIGERIA

Nigeria's mining laws are handled by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development which oversees the management of all mineral resources. 3.1.1 Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act Of 2007 'The Act' The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007 was passed into law on March 16, 2007 to regulate all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of ...

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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 …

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Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act 2007 | LawPàdí

Some key provisions: Gives ownership of all mineral resources in Nigeria and in the Exclusive Economic Zone to the Federal Government for and on behalf of the people of Nigeria. Prohibits exploration of minerals without authority. Establishes the Mining cadastre office. Provides for competitive bidding of exploration licences and …

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NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE NIGERIAN SOLID …

The solid mineral sector has been targeted by the Nigerian government to lead this agenda of economic diversification as the country has identified forty -four solid minerals minable in commercial quantity.3 However the scourge of illegal mining of these solid mineral is a …

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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.] [29. th March, 2007] [Commencement.]

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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

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Nigeria Mining Week | Mining | VUKA Group

Nigeria Mining Week is networking platform designed for the Nigerian mining community. It is more than just a conference and expo, it is an event where you can establish your influence in the Nigerian mining industry. The 2023 theme is 'Capitalising on Nigeria's critical minerals resources for its economic growth'.

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The Ministry – Ministry of Solid Minerals Development

The Ministry. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) is set up to unlock the economic potentials of the solid minerals sub-sector in Nigeria. The MSMD was established in 1985 as a bold attempt by the Nigerian Government to spur the rapid and beneficial development of the country's solid mineral resources.

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Mining sector to experience major leap in 2024 – Alake

By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja. THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, Monday, assured Nigerians and investors of a major leap of the solid minerals sector in 2024. Alake gave the ...

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Minerals Mines Regulations 2011

These Regulations may be cited as the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2011. 2. In these Regulations— (l) Unless the context indicates otherwise any word to which a meaning has been assigned in the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (hereinafter in these Regulations referred to as "the Act") shall have that meaning.

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FG grants 499 licences for buying, selling of solid minerals in Nigeria

Last year, no fewer than 499 licenses were granted to applicants involved in the business of purchasing and sales of minerals. "Predictably, applications for the purchase and sale of Lithium topped the list with 146 licences, followed by Gold, 91; Tin, 46 and Coal, 32. Other minerals for which licences were granted include Tantalite, Iron Ore ...

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Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. | UNEP Law and …

2007. Source. FAO, FAOLEX. Abstract. 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 concerns possession of mining material, small-scale mining and the protection of interests of host communities ...

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Strategies and regulatory measures for Combatting illicit mining …

Although Nigeria's solid mineral resources have not yet been fully mined on a massive scale, the core of these mineral deposits spread throughout the country continues to be a major draw for both informal and traditional mining activity (Ahmed et al., 2018). ... The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act was enacted in 2007 with a first strategy ...

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Nigeria: Mineral Policy | SpringerLink

Following these, a 7-year strategic action plan was developed to cover the period 2002–2009. The new solid mineral development policy and the Mineral and Mining Act 1999 shaped and created the legal and regulatory framework for Nigeria's mineral and mining sector (Nigerian Mineral and Mining Policy 2008). The mining policy is expected …

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Nigerian Mining Sector Watch

Volume 5 | May 2023. Introduction. Nigeria currently boasts of over forty-four (44) priced solid minerals in the mining space, with huge deposits scattered over different parts of …

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Ministry of Solid Minerals Development – On the Road to …

Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. MISSION: To exploit the nation's mineral endowments in an environmentally sustainable manner and establish a vibrant minerals …

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Nigerian Mining Sector Watch

Mineral Buying Centers Across Nigeria The FG, through the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD), intends to establish new mineral buying centers across the six geo-political zones of the federation, in line with the provisions of Section 95 and 96 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA), 2007.

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Nigeria Unveils Mining Guidelines for harmonized operations

On Nov 16, 2023. The Nigerian government has unveiled Mining Guidelines for production of Community Development Agreements (CDAs) to harmonize natural resources extraction between government, mining operators and the host communities. The unveiling of the Revised Guidelines for the CDAs was organised by the Ministry of Solid Minerals ...

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Mining reforms in Nigeria to drive sector growth

Under the National Development Plan 2021-25, the federal government aims to increase the GDP contribution of non-oil mining activity from 0.4% in 2020 to 3% by 2025. While this is an ambitious target, Nigeria has vast mineral resources distributed throughout the country, many of which are still untapped.

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

One of the key changes is that the law will give local governments the impetus to crack down on illegal mining by devolving responsibility from the federal to the state level of government. "The 2007 act is very federal government-centric, so essentially the powers and ownership of mineral rights under the act re…See more on african.business

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(PDF) LEGAL ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA'S MINING LAW AND …researchgateMining Laws and Regulations 2024enradvisory/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GTDT_202…What is Nigerian minerals & Mining Act 2007?Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007. 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.

Inside the explosive illegal mining business in Nigeria

By the virtue of Section 44 of our constitution that made solid minerals to be on the Exclusive List, mining of minerals whether lucid or solid, takes precedence over any other economic land usage.

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How Nigeria aims to boost mining's share of GDP

The Nigerian landscape holds over 30 types of solid minerals in an identified 450 locations. Deposits span gemstones, metallic ores, energy minerals and construction materials, such as granite. While the mining sector was a mainstay of the economy up until the late 1960s, the focus on oil from that point on has seen the mining's

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How to address mining sector challenges in Nigeria, by …

With the appointment of a Minister for mining, experts in the country's mining and solid minerals sector have advised the Federal Government to address the lingering challenges bedevilling the ...

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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.]

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