Section 112, The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009

(1) The holder of a large-scale mining licence may applyto the Minister for subsequent renewals of his licence in respect of all or part of the large-scale mining licence area at any time not later than one year before the expiry of such licence. (2) An application under subsection (1), in the prescribed form, shall be submitted to the Mining Cadastre Office and shall- (a) state the period, not exceeding fifteen years, for which each renewal is sought; (b) be accompanied by a statement giving details of- (i) the latest proved, estimated and inferred ore reserves; (ii) the capital investment to be made in, and production costs and revenue forecasts in respect of the period of renewal; (iii) mining operations proposed to be carried out in the period of renewal if substantially different from the previous (iv) any expected changes in the method of mining and treatment; (v) any likely social impact and effects on the environment and proposals for mitigation and compensation measures; (vi) such further information as the Minister may require; and (c) shall, if renewal of the licence is sought in respect of part only of the large-scale mining licence area, be accompanied by a plan and description identifying that part of the largescale mining licence area. (3) Upon receipt of a completed application for the renewal of a large-scale mining licence from the Mining Cadastre Office, where the Minerals Advisory Board has determined that the applicant has met all requirements under this Act for such renewal, the Board shall certify to the Minister in the prescribed form that it advises that the the mining cadastre register. (4) Subject to subsection (5), on application duly made for the renewal of a large-scale mining licence, the Minister may renew the licence with or without variation of the conditions of the licence, for a period not exceeding fifteen years. Duration of Renewal of (5) The Minister shall on the advice of the Minerals Advisory Board certifying that the holder of a large-scale mining applying for licence renewal has met all conditions for such renewal under this Act, grant an application for renewal of a large-scale mining licence if he is satisfied that- (a) the applicant is not in default of any of the provisions of this Act or any of the conditions of the large-scale mining licence; (b) development of the large-scale mining licence area has proceeded with reasonable diligence; and (c) the proposed programme of mining operations will ensure the most efficient and beneficial use of the mineral resources in the large-scale mining licence area. (6) The Minister shall not reject an application on the grounds that he is not satisfied with a matter referred to in- (a) paragraph (a) of subsection (5) unless the applicant has been given details of the default and has failed to remedy the same within ninety calendar days of such notification; (b) paragraph (b) of subsection (5) unless the applicant has been given reasonable opportunity to make written representations thereon to the Minister; or (c) paragraph (c) of subsection (5) unless the applicant has been so notified and has within ninety calendar days of such notification, failed to propose amendments to his proposed programme of mining operations satisfactory to the Minister. (7) The applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision on a renewal application, and if an application is refused, the Minister shall give reasons for such refusal. 88 89