Section 36, The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009

(1) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette,compulsorily acquire private land or rights over or under private land for use by the holder of a large- scale mining licence. (2) Before making an order under subsection (1) the Minister shall be satisfied that- (a) the holder of a large-scale mining licence has taken all reasonable steps to acquire on reasonable terms by agreement with the owner, the land which he wishes to use or the right which he wishes to exercise and has been unable to do so; and (b) the acquisition of such land or right is necessary for mining purposes or for purposes ancillary to mining. (3) The Minister may, under such conditions as he deems fit, including the payment of rent, permit the holder of the large-scale mining licence the use of any land or the exercise of any right acquired under subsection (1); but that the land or right shall not be used or exercised by the holder for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was acquired under subsection (1).