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Minerals And Mining (Health, Safety And Technical Regulations, 2012) (L.I. 2182)

Regulation 274

(1) The holder of a mining lease shall before closing a mine site, satisfy the Chief Inspector of Mines that each source of potential pollution and component of the mining project that is to be closed are designed to be stable in the long term.
(2) The holder of the mining lease shall
(a) ensure that emission of polluted water, air or dust does not occur from the closed mine site;
(b) submit a mine closure plan to the Inspectorate Division for approval in accordance with regulation 275; and
(c) within twelve months after the closure of the mine rehabilitate mining areas which are no longer required for the mining operations.

Subject : Health (Mining)  

Procedure to Follow


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Responsible Institution


Minerals Commission

36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra

Online System

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Fees/ charges

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