The Mines and Quarries Act of 2005 is the primary law governing the mining sector in the Gambia. The law regulates prospecting, mining and quarrying operations, and related matters. Other substantive laws within the regulatory framework for the mining sector can be found below. The law is accessible on the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy's official website (https://www.mope.gm/geology). The law is available solely in English, there are no official translations of the law into other languages. The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is the government regulating entity in the mining sector. The country's mining contracts are available at: https://www.resourcecontracts.org.  

Last updated 02 April 2024