Minerals And Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2173)
Regulation 19—Amendments to programme of mining operations
(1) The holder of a mining lease shall give notice to the Commission of amendments that the holder
wishes to make to the approved programme of mining operations and the amendments shall, unless
they are rejected by the Minister within two months after the Minister has been notified, have effect after that period.
(2) The Minister may allow an amendment to the approved programme of mining operations where
the Minister is satisfied that:
(a) the proposed revised programme of mining operations will ensure the most efficient use of the
mineral resources in the area;
(b) the title area extends to cover only that area reasonably required for the proposed revised
programme of mining operations; and
(c) the holder of the mining lease demonstrates secured access to adequate financial resources,
technical competence and experience to carry on effective mining operations in accordance with the proposed revised programme.
(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) Subject to section 51 of the Act, the Commission may, on an application by the holder of a mining lease, limit or suspend the obligation to carry out mining operations, to expend moneys, or
commence or continue production as required under the lease where, the holder of the mining lease
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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