The Mining and Minerals Act, 2022
On the 18th October 2022, President Museveni signed into law the Mining and Minerals bill, 2022 which was passed by the parliament on the 17th February 2022. The Act sees the establishment of the Uganda National Mining Company which will manage the government’s commercial holding and participating interests in mineral agreements.
Among other provisions, the law provides for a systematic approach to community engagement. Now community members to be affected by mining operations can negotiate terms of engagement with the mining company. These community development agreements (CDAs) have the potential to facilitate the delivery of tangible benefits from small-scale to large-scale mining projects, however, to be effective CDAs must be adapted to the local context.
The new law intends to provide a robust, predictable and transparent legal regime, improve mining and mineral administration and business processes, ensure efficient collection and management of mineral revenues, promote value addition to minerals and increase mineral trade.
Royalty from the minerals now will be shared according to the ratio 70:15:10:5 among Central government, Local government, Sub County and Lawful land owner respectively.
The Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.pdf The Mining and Minerals Act, 2022.pdf
