Available Legal Regime and The Use of Mercury for …
Even though, Ghana has adequate laws to regulate Hg use by reducing and where feasible eliminate the use of Hg for small-scale mining. However, due to some legal limitations to the current ...
SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING LAW, 1989 (PNDCL 218)
A person licensed to mine gold under this Law may win, mine and produce gold by any effective and efficient method and shall in his operations observe good mining practices, …
(PDF) Assessment of the Challenges in Policy …
Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining L aw (PNDCL 218) 1989 was passed and public policies were formulated to support the implementation of the law.
Ghana mining advantages include increased gold production …
The principal government body for Ghana's mining sector is the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR). Under a 1993 law, the ministry is mandated to efficiently …
LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR …
license to buy and export gold it is imperative to note that, in ghana, an individual needs a license to buy and deal with minerals.therefore the export of gold out of the jurisdiction of ghana can only be done under a license by an entity. this is regulated by the minerals and mining act. 2006 (act 703).
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and …
Ghana is one of the first countries in Africa to promulgate a small-scale mining law. Ghanaian mining codes not only recognise artisanal and small-scale mining as a legitimate livelihood source but also establish a framework aimed at formalising it. So far, though, the regulation of artisanal and small scale mining in Ghana has been mostly ...
A Political Economy of Regulatory Policy: The Case of
The first is the Small-Scale Gold Mining Law (PNDCL 218, 1989). This law encompasses registration of mining activity, granting of licenses, license to buyers, and the establishment of district mining officers. The main state agency responsible for granting the license and regulating the practice is the Minerals Commission, which was …
analysis of regulatory and institutional challenges in the gold mining
The gold mining sector in Ghana predates independence and has over the years contributed significantly to Ghana's socio-economic development through revenue generation, employment creation and an increase in foreign direct investments. ... The study into the performance and effects of the Ghana mining laws on this sub-sector is …
Acts
The following Minerals and Mining Regulations have been passed to give effect to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703): << View Regulations>>
Lifting the lid on Ghana's illegal small-scale mining problem
Artisanal and small scale mining accounts for 35% of Ghana's total gold production. For many years, small-scale mining suffered benign neglect from the state which focused on large-scale mining.
(PDF) "The License is Just a Piece of Paper": Local …
A recent study [34] on the spatial distribution of mining operations in Ghana shows that the Western Region, where Wassa Akropong and Bogoso are located has the largest concentration of any form of gold …
(PDF) Governance challenges of small-scale gold mining in Ghana …
mining associations, mining research and academic institutions, gold and mercury dealers, financi al service as well as mining support service providers (se e table 1 ). 2.2.4.
Small-scale Gold Mining Law
Subject to subsections (1) and (2) of section 75 of the Minerals and Mining Law, 1986 (PNDCL 153) no licence for small-scale gold mining operation shall be granted to - (a) any person who is not a citizen of Ghana; (b) any person who has not attained the age of eighteen years; or (c) any person who is not registered by the District Centre in the …
How To Set Up A License Gold Export Company In Ghana
Ghana requires a particular method of setting up a mineral purchasing and export company with a license from the minerals commission to deal in gold trading and export. The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) provides succinctly that a person shall not export or …
Minerals And Mining Act
(1) The price to be paid for minerals or products taken in the exercise of the right of pre-emption under section 4 of this Law shall-(a) where it has been provided for in a written agreement, be the price specified therein; and (b) where it has not been provided for in a written agreement, be the publicly quoted market rate prevailing for the minerals or …
A. Basiru and E. O. Acheampong (2016) EFFECT OF …
The study into the performance and effects of the Ghana mining laws on this sub-sector is motivated by the urgent need to deepen understanding and fill knowledge gaps to inform policy and regulatory reforms in order …
Regulations
List of Gold Exporters; LICENSING. Types of Mineral Rights; Licence / Permit Procedure ... Minerals & Mining (Licensing) Regulations DOWNLOAD >> Minerals & Mining (Explosives), Regulations. ... The …
Small Scale Gold Mining and Environmental …
National statistics indicate that gold mining industry is a major employer in Ghana. It is estimated that it employs over 520,000 Ghanaians, with about 4 percent
Registering for a Gold Buying and Export License in Ghana
Below are the applicable fees for acquiring a gold export license –. Application form – $250. Processing fee – $500. License fee- $10,000. Annual Fee- $2,000. Applicants may pay these fees in Ghana Cedi equivalent at the prevailing rate. See Also: our Company profile and articles on Mondaq.
analysis of regulatory and institutional challenges in the gold mining
The gold mining sector in Ghana predates independence and has over the years contributed significantly to Ghana's socio-economic development through revenue generation, employment creation and an increase in foreign direct investments. Ghana has the necessary laws, policies and available institutions to effectively supervise and …
Small-scale Gold Mining Law, 1989 (pndcl 218)
Sections. Section 1 - Licensing Of Small-scale Gold Mining. Section 2 - Qualification Of Applicants For Small-scale Gold Mining Licence. Section 3 - Conditions For The Grant Of A Licence. Section 4 - Duration Of A Licence. Section 5 - Areas Covered By Licence. Section 6 - Revocation Of Licences.
Small-scale Gold Mining Law
A person licensed to mine gold under this Law may win, mine and produce gold by any effective and efficient method and shall in his operations observe good mining practices, …
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.
2021 Resource Governance Index Ghana
Ghana's gold mining sector is one of the oldest in Africa, and retains a crucial role in the Ghanaian economy. In 2019 gold exports were valued at $10.8 billion, comprising 50 percent of all merchandise exports. The governance of the mining sector has improved since the 2017 RGI, driven by a 22-point increase in the index's value realization
Mining Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Ghana
An application by the holder of a mining lease for a licence to export, sell or dispose of gold or other precious minerals produced by the holder must be accompanied …
(PDF) Small Scale Gold Mining and Environmental …
Small scale gold mining in Ghana has a long history. It has existed as far back as the eighth century as a economic activity. It was legalised recently when the Small Scale Mining L aw (PNDCL 218) 1989 …
Ndowuona
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 …
AN APPRAISAL OF THE MINING LAWS IN GHANA
The principal laws governing mining in Ghana include the following. Substantive legislation: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; The Minerals …
Artisanal and small-scale mining formalization challenges in Ghana …
A colossal amount of ink has been spilled on documenting the burdensome and overly time-consuming structure of Ghana's ASM licensing procedure. ... is defined vaguely in the landmark Small-scale Gold Mining Law: "mining by any method not involving substantial expenditure by an individual or group of persons …" (Government of …
Trading In Minerals
Exports of gold are regulated by the Bank of Ghana, Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division) and the Minerals Commission. The licensing of registered companies to buy and export gold is backed by law. The application for the licence is submitted to the Minerals Commission for review and subsequently recommended to the Hon. Minister ...