Minerals And Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2173)
Regulation 15 Amendments to programme of prospecting operations
(1) The holder of a prospecting licence may, give notice to the Minister of amendments to the
programme of prospecting operations and the amendments shall, unless the Minister rejects them
within two months after being notified, have effect after that period.
(2) The Minister may allow an amendment to the approved programme of prospecting operations
where the Minister is satisfied that
(a) the proposed revised programme of prospecting operations will ensure the most efficient
prospecting of the mineral resources in the area;
(b) the proposed prospecting area extends to cover only that area reasonably required for the
proposed revised programme of prospecting operations; and
(c) the holder of the prospecting licence demonstrates secured access to adequate financial
resources, technical competence and experience to carry on effective prospecting operations in
accordance with the proposed revised programme of prospecting operations.
(3) The Minister may cause investigations to be conducted or negotiations or consultations to be
carried out as the Minister considers necessary to ensure that a proper assessment is made to
ascertain whether the criteria in sub regulation (2) have been satisfied.
(4) The Commission may, on an application by the holder of a prospecting licence, limit or suspend
the obligation to carry on prospecting operations or to expend moneys as required by section 37 of the Act, where the holder of the licence can make a suitable case for the obligations to be temporarily suspended.
Procedure to Follow
A list of 8 products have been identified (Lime, grinding media, HDPE and PVC pipes, cement and cement products, tyre-retreading, general and special lubricants, explosives and caustic soda)
Conditional on plan for training and employment of staff
Not available except in small-scale mining which is reserved for nationals
Firms must apply for an immigration quota for expatriates, with the ability to adjust the quota in certain circumstance
Procurement bids for goods or services with highest level of Ghanaian participation to be given preference, where bids are within 2% of each other on price
Firms must submit training place in view of replacement of expatriate staff.
Firms must state how they intend to train Ghanaians to replace expatriates within a specified time-frame if available
Firms with an approved localization programme must submit an annual report to the Commission showing the level of compliance with the program. Firms must submit reports semi-annually on the implementation of the procurement plan.
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- Telephone: 030 277 1318
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