➢ Did you know that every mineral in its natural state within the territory of Ghana is owned by the Government of Ghana, and is vested in the President on behalf of and in trust for the people of Ghana?
➢ Let us delve into the requirements for obtaining a Mining License in Ghana.
In Ghana, a mandatory prerequisite for engaging in mineral exploration and extraction is to acquire a mining license. The Minerals Commission is responsible for granting these licenses, regulating and managing the use of the mineral resources of Ghana as well as coordinating the policies in relation to them.
In order to obtain a mining license from the Minerals Commission, certain legislations must be adhered to, including the 1992 Constitution, the Minerals and Mining Act of 2006 (Act 703) as amended, the Minerals Commission Act of 1993 (Act 450), amongst others.
➢ Types of Mining License
The main types of licenses are:
● Reconnaissance license,
● prospecting license,
● the mining lease for large-scale mining, and
● the small-scale mining license which is only available to Ghanaians who must be 18 years old and above.
➢ Obtaining a Mining License in Ghana.
● To obtain a mining license in Ghana, a person must first verify with the Minerals Commission if the land is readily available.
● The person then applies to the Minerals Commission with the relevant documents attached.
● The Minerals Commission does its checks and takes it through the various stages.
● Thereafter, the Minister for Natural Resources shall be responsible for its approval or rejection.
● Upon approval of the application, the license is issued to the applicant subsequent to the payment of the stipulated fees.
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