Sierra Leone - The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2021 - 15 November 2021
Country
Year
2021
Summary
Being an Act to repeal and replace the Mines and Minerals Act, 2009, to provide for the introduction of new and improved provisions for exploration, mines and minerals development, sale and export for the socio-economic benefit of the people of Sierra Leone, to provide for the facilitation of transparent and accountable management of the minerals sector in accordance with international best practice; to provide for improved employment and employment practices in the mineral sector; to provide for improved welfare of communities affected by exploration, mining and related activities; to provide for more effective measures to reduce the harmful effects of exploration and mining activities on life, property and the environment and to provide for other related matters.