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Revised Minerals and Mining Policy approved, new Mining Bill endorsed by Cabinet

In progressChecked 15 Jul 2026Level 1 of 4: Reported by the ministry

Progress

Stage 2 of 4: Bill endorsed by Cabinet

The Bill adds district mining committees, a medium-scale mining category, a five-year cap on exploration licences, a 20-year cap on mining leases and community development agreements.

  1. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources at the Government Accountability Series, 15 July 2026

    15 July 2026
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  2. Policy approved

    Stage 1 of 4
  3. Bill endorsed by Cabinet

    Stage 2 of 4
  4. Next: Passed by Parliament

    Stage 3 of 4
  5. In effect

    Stage 4 of 4

Progress over time

2 dated progress points on record

Jul 2026Jul 2026

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