CHAPTER 6 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REBUPLIC OF …
PTER 6THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REBUPLIC OF GHANA 199234THE DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICYThe Directive Principles of State Policy contained in this Chapter shall guide all citizens, Parliament, the President, the Judiciary, the Council of State, the Cabinet, political parties and other bodies and persons in applying or …
Minerals Commission Official Website
Ensure the mining sector is linked with the rest of the economy. The average price of gold in 2019 (US$ 1,393.34/oz) was higher than that of 2018 (US$ 1,268.49/oz). The improvement in gold price had positive impacts especially, for Ghana because gold is the country's flagship mineral which accounts for about 93% of total mineral exports.
Mining Act 1992
AREA AND SHAPE OF ALLUVIAL MINING LEASE. (1) An alluvial mining lease may only be granted over land that is a river bed, and land that extends no further than 20m from any river bed. (2) The area of land in respect of which an alluvial mining lease may be granted shall be–. ( a ) not more than 5ha; and.
2. The role of the Mineral Development Fund in …
13 Article 245 of the Constitution of Ghana, 1992. 14 Section 12 of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). 15 See sections 125 and 126 of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The allocations made by parliament are paid in quarterly instalments into the DACF. 16 Nai, A.N.A (2014). DACF and Decentralisation Objective.
First-step analysis: mining in Ghana
The Ghana Chamber of Mines, in its annual report – Performance of the Mining Industry in 2019 – stated that total gold production in Ghana declined from 4.792 million ounces in 2018 to 4.577 ...
Constitution of Ghana
1) Ghana shall be a democratic state dedicated to the realization of freedom and justice; and accordingly, sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana from whom Government derives all its powers and authority through this Constitution. (2) The State shall protect and safeguard the independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ghana, …
Assessment of the Challenges in Policy
Scale Mining in Ghana The series of laws and regulations that constitute the Ghanaian small scale mining regulatory framework are as follows: (a) 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (b) Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) (c) Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2012 (i) General (LI 2173) (ii) Support Services (LI 2174)
Ndowuona
September 15, 2021. Our chapter in the ICLG Mining Guide 2022, covers common issues in mining laws and regulations in Ghana. It includes the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing transfer and encumbrance, environment aspects, native title and land rights. Access our chapter here.
The Mines and Minerals Act, 2015
No. 11 of 2015. Date of Assent: 14th August, 2015. An Act to revise the law relating to the exploration for, mining and processing of, minerals; provide for safety, health and environmental protection in mining operations; provide for the establishment of the Mining Appeals Tribunal; repeal and replace the Mines and Minerals Development Act ...
Navigating Ghana's Tax Incentives Regime
The 1992 Ghana Constitution: • Article 174 gives parliament power to impose all taxation in Ghana ... Free Zones Act …./contd Minerals and Mining Act Regional and International Treaties:
Regulation of Mining in Africa | SpringerLink
Currently, the main laws governing the mining sector in Ghana include: The Mining and Minerals Act, 2006 (Act 703); Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 450); The 1992 Constitution of Ghana ; Environmental Assessment Regulations law LI1652; Mining Regulations including those for Health and Safety ; Explosives and crops …
In brief: mining rights and title in Ghana
The granting of mineral rights is based on a first come, first served basis as long as the applicant has met the requirements stipulated in the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 (Act 703), as amended ...
Key contacts TEMPLARS ThoughtLab: Mineral Rights …
4 TEMPLARS ThoughtLab | Mineral Rights Acquisition in Ghana: Local vs. Foreign Company Perspectives 12 Section 52, Act 703 13 Regulations 7, 8 & 9 of the Minerals and Mining Regulations (General Provisions) 2012 (L.I. 2173) holds the mining lease. The change could be the result of a sale of shares, a merger, an
Regulations
Minerals and Mining ( Tracking of Earth Moving and Mining Equipment) Regulations. DOWNLOAD >> Minerals and Mining (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations. ... The Minerals Commission of Ghana is the Government agency with the primary responsibility of developing and coordinating mineral sector policies and monitoring their ...
In brief: mining rights and title in Ghana
Foreign arbitration awards in respect of domestic mining disputes are freely enforceable in Ghana in accordance with Ghana's Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2010 (Act 798). Also, the holder ...
An Overview of Ghana's Cyber Security Act, 2020
The 2020 Cybersecurity Act is a 67-page document enacted on 29 December 2020 to establish the Cyber Security Authority, ... As Ghana's reliance on digital technology grows, so does the legal risk implicit in cybersecurity breaches. ... To borrow the text of the 4 th amendment to the U.S Constitution, " The right of the people to be secure ...
Ghana
The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; The Minerals and Mining Act (703/2006), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act (900/2015); ... The Minerals and Mining Act of Ghana provides for the mandatory acquisition of surface rights. Once a mineral right is granted, the right of the previous landowner to the surface …
Environmental, Social & Governance Law Ghana 2024
the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651); the Environmental Protection Act, 1994 (Act 490); ... In 2019, specialised courts were set up to deal with illegal mining in Ghana. Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures: Promoting transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption are integral components of …
Minerals and Mining Act 703 Ghana
ACT OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE RPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED THE MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006. AN ACT to revise and consolidate the law relating to minerals and mining and to provide for connected purposes. DATE OF ASSENT: 22 nd March, 2006. ENACTED by the President and Parliament: Ownership of minerals and cadastral …
Who is the rightful recipient of mining compensation for …
This provision under both the Republican Constitution of Ghana (1992) and the National Land Policy (1999) aims at protecting owners of land from indiscriminate deprivation and expropriation under the disguise of public purpose or public interest. ... The compensation regime in Ghana even under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703 ...
MINERALS COMMISSION ACT, 1993 (ACT 450)
Contracts Act, 1960 (C.A. 6) or the State Lands Act, 1962 (Act 125). Section 2—Functions of Commission. (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the co-ordination of the policies in relation to them
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA. CHAPTER ONE. (1) The Sovereignty of Ghana resides in the people of Ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this Constitution. This Constitution shall be the supreme law of Ghana …
NIGERIAN MINING CORPORATION ACT – Laws
An Act to establish the Nigerian Mining Corporation as a statutory corporation empowered to engage in prospecting for mining and refining minerals of various kinds occurring in Nigeria apart from coal and petroleum. [24 th October, 1972] [Commencement.] Establishment of the Nigerian Mining Corporation. (1) There shall be …
CYBERSECURITY ACT, 2020 (ACT 1038) ARRANGEMENT …
DATE OF ASSENT: 29th December, 2020. d to by the President Preliminary Section 1—Application T. Act applies to cybersecurity activities in the country. This Act shall be. d together with other relevant enactm. including the Criminal Offences. 1960 (Act 29); Evidence Act, 197.
Consttitution of the Republic of Ghana
Act 527 . Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 1996 . attaining the age of sixty years may, where the exigencies of the service require, be engaged for a limited period of not more than two years at a time but not exceeding ive years in all and upon such other terms nd conditions . s . the appointing
STATE LANDS ACT, 1962 (ACT 125)
egulatio. Inte. ED AND TWENTY-FIFTHACT 125ACTOF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED THE STATE LANDS ACT, 1962 AN ACT to provide for the acquisition of land in the national interest and oth. DATE OF ASSENT: 14th June, 1962BE IT ENACTED by the President and the National Assembly in this present …
Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Act, …
Assented to on 16 December 1996. Commenced on 31 December 1996. AN ACT to amend the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana BE IT ENACTED by Parliament as follows -. 1. Article 8 of the Constitution substituted. Article 8 of the Constitution is repealed and the following inserted- "8 Dual citizen. (1) A citizen of Ghana may hold the …
Our Rules and Regulations
A. PREAMBLE The National Service programme is a compulsory one-year service required of all citizens of Ghana who are 18 years and above, at the time of deployment. The Scheme which started in 1973 now operates under Act 426 (of 1980). The objectives of the Scheme are to: 1. Encourage the spirit of national service among ALL segments of …
Ghana's Minerals Development Fund Act: …
Ghana's Minerals Development Fund Act: addressing the needs of mining communities. Päivi Lujala Geography Research Unit, PL 8000, FI-90014 University of Oulu, Finland. ... 22 The OASL is a …
After 30 Years of Constitutional Rule, Is the 1992 …
They have advocated amendments to some provisions in the 1992 Constitution. Others, too are calling for a new constitution. They argued that the 1992 Constitution conferred too much power on the …