Bill_ID
301
Short Name
The Mining Bill, 2002
Sponsor Name
Hon. Syda N.M. Bbumba
Type Name
Government
First Reading
2002-12-17
Overview
<p>(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;<br />(b) give effects to the Government’s new Mineral Policy; and <br />(c) provide for other related matters.</p>