Object of the Bill
(a) repeal and replace the current Mining Act, Cap. 248, with a new legislation which among other things, conforms, and otherwise gives effect to article 244 and other relevant provisions of the Constitution, including paragraph XIII of the National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, which mandates the state to protect important natural resources, including minerals;
(b) give effects to the Government’s new Mineral Policy; and
(c) provide for other related matters.
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The Mining Bill, 2002
Sponsored By Hon. Syda N.M. Bbumba (Minister of Energy and Mineral Development)
Committee: The Committee on Natural Resources
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First Reading/Committee
Second Reading
Third Reading
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on
Bill Withdrawn on