Section 1: In this Act unless the context otherwise requires–

“Agency” means the National Minerals Agency established under section 2; “Board” means the Minerals Agency Board established under section 3; “Director-General” means the “Director-General” appointed under section 13; “Director of Geological Survey” means the Director of Geological Survey referred to in the Mines and Minerals Act 2009 (Act No.12 of 2009); “Director of Mines” means the Director of Mines referred to in the Mines and Minerals Act 2009 (Act No. 12 of 2009); “GGDO” means the Government Gold and Diamond Office established in 1985 by the Government of Sierra Leone under the supervision of the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for mineral resources. PART II–ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL MINERALS AGENCY