Mining Regulations 1970 Ghana

A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF MINING SECTOR LAWS …

After gaining independence from British colonial rule, Ghana deliberately nationalized mining operations. Mining corporations were basically state owned. This made the state an industry …

First-step analysis: mining in Ghana

The Minerals and Mining Regulations replaced the Mining Regulations 1970 (LI 665). The principal regulatory body administering these laws is the Minerals Commission. The Minerals and...

Mining Regulations

The Minerals Commission of Ghana is the Government agency with the primary responsibility of developing and coordinating mineral sector policies and monitoring their implementation.

Safety compliance and prevalence of occupational …

Although Ghana does not currently have a comprehensive occupational health and safety document, there are different policy documents and Acts that provide guidelines for health and safety in different sectors. For instance, the mining sector has the Mining Regulations 1970 (Government of Ghana, 1970), and the Labor Act

A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF MINING SECTOR LAWS …

After gaining independence from British colonial rule, Ghana deliberately nationalized mining operations. Mining corporations were basically state owned. This made the state an industry monopoly with the function to produce and export minerals.

Ndowuona

Our Chapter in the ICLG Mining Guide 2023 provides an overview of the mining sector including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing …

Acts

The following Minerals and Mining Regulations have been passed to give effect to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703): << View Regulations>>

MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION OF MINING 6.1 Climate Change 7.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ... It is noteworthy that Ghana's mining industry was to a large extent state controlled between 1957 and 1983. In 1961, the ... 1970 714,442 2,355,797 259,993 354,726 1971 693,770 2,542,100 361,038 455,253 1972 710,013

Mining in Ghana

These regulations (the Minerals and Mining Regulations) replaced the Mining Regulations 1970 (LI 665). ... There are three kinds of mining rights in Ghana: reconnaissance licence, prospecting ...

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulations …

Surface mining 82. Design of surface mine 83. Geotechnical considerations for surface operations 84. Design of haulage roads 85. Safe means of access to be provided and maintained at surface workings 86. Boundary approach limit 87. Mine boundaries 88. Benches 89. Maximum working face height 90. Precautions in working at the edge of faces and ...

Examination of Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Ghana

A study conducted by Mustapha et al. (2018) on the examination of occupational health and safety practices also affirmed that Ghana's construction sector has not ratified the International Labour ...

FOR IMPROVING EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH AT …

Ghana is gradually becoming an industrialized nation, and this change is exposing a large ... (Act 328), the Mining Regulations 1970 (LI 665), and the Labour Act 2003 (Act 561), which have some regulations about health and safety management at the work environment. The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service,

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulations General …

Surface mining 82. Design of surface mine 83. Geotechnical considerations for surface operations 84. Design of haulage roads 85. Safe means of access to be provided and maintained at …

Eaminaion of Occpaional Healh and Safe Pacices in …

in Ghana Zakari Mustapha1,2 ... Shops Act 1970, Act 328 and the Mining Regulations 1970 LI 665 are the two major edicts. The study presents a strong background on OHS practices in Ghana

MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 (ACT 703)

Section 9—Mining activities require mineral right (1) Despite a right or title which a person may have to land in, upon or under which minerals are situated, a person shall not conduct a activities on or over land in Ghana for the search, reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration or mining for a mineral unless the person has been

AN APPRAISAL OF THE MINING LAWS IN GHANA – Nartey …

The principal laws governing mining in Ghana include the following. Substantive legislation: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900); The Minerals Income Investment Fund Act, 2018 (Act 987); and

A Call for Action to Improve Occupational Health and Safety in Ghana …

These include but not limited to the Mining and Minerals Regulations 1970 LI 665, the Workman's Compensation Law 1987, the Ghana Health Services and Teaching Hospital Act 526 (1999), the Ghana Labour Act 2003 (Act 651), the Radiation Protection Instrument LI 1559 of 1993, which is an amendment of the Ghana Atomic Energy Act 204 of 1963, the ...

MINERALS AND MINING (EXPLOSIVES) …

the Minerals and Mining Act, (Act 703), 2006, these Regulations are made this day 20th of March, 2012. Application and general administration Regulation 1—Application (1) These Regulations apply to (a) the conveyance, storage, possession, manufacture and use of explosives for mining, quarrying and civil works; and

MINING REGULATIONS, 1970 (LI 665).

Duties of shift bosses and mining foremen.

Occupational & Industrial Safety & Health in Ghana

The rate of industrialization in Ghana is in ascendancy and this has led to larger ... Act 328 and the Mining Regulations 1970 LI 665, but these have only driven the mining and the labor sectors and

MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA

Ensuring Mining Contributes To Sustainable Development 7 Minerals & Mining Policy of Ghana In 1972, the government initiated a plan, under what was described as "taking over the commanding heights of the economy" to indigenise some strategic business enterprises including mines. Thus, by the Mining Operations (Government

MINERALS AND MINING ACT, 2006 (ACT 703)

Section 9—Mining activities require mineral right (1) Despite a right or title which a person may have to land in, upon or under which minerals are situated, a person shall not conduct a …

AN APPRAISAL OF THE MINING LAWS IN GHANA …

Awareness of the Factories, Offices and Shops Act 1970 …

(WIEGO, 2010), the Act 328 (FOSA) and the Mining Regulations 1970 (LI 665 & 666) are the two main statutes that have charted the course of OSH over the years. Other statutes that have bearing on OHS include the ... Act 560 (1998), Small Scale Gold Mining Law 1989, PNDC Law 218, Ghana Road Traffic Offences Regulations

MINERALS AND MINING POLICY OF GHANA

Ensuring Mining Contributes To Sustainable Development 7 Minerals & Mining Policy of Ghana In 1972, the government initiated a plan, under what was described as "taking over the …

Mining Laws and Regulations Ghana 2025

1.1 What regulates mining law? The key legislation regulating mining in Ghana is as follows: the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900) and the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995); and

A Call for Action to Improve Occupational Health and Safety in Ghana

As indicated by Clarke [1], the two major edicts that have provided guidance for the provision of OHS services, practice, and management in Ghana include the Factories, Offices, and Shops Act 1970 (Act 328) and the Mining Regulations 1970 LI 665 [2]. The latter has driven the OHS activities in the mining sector.

Ndowuona

Our Chapter in the ICLG Mining Guide 2023 provides an overview of the mining sector including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing transfer and encumbrance, environment aspects, native title, and land rights.

First-step analysis: mining in Ghana

The Minerals and Mining Regulations replaced the Mining Regulations 1970 (LI 665). The principal regulatory body administering these laws is the Minerals Commission. The …

Workplace Health and Safety in Ghana

In Ghana, the foundational legislation outlining the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees regarding workplace safety and health is the Labor Act 651 (2003). Other laws such as the Factories, Offices, and Shops Act 1970 (Act 328) and The Mining Regulations 1970 (LI 665) focus on specific work environments.