Mining Comparative Guide

1. LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

1.1 Which legislative and regulatory provisions govern mining in your jurisdiction?

In Cameroon, mining activity is mainly regulated by

• Law 2016/017 of 14 December 2016 instituting the Mining Code;
• Decree 2002/648/PM of 26 March 2002 setting the terms of application of Law 001 of 16 April 2001 on the Mining Code (in particular, the provisions that are not contrary to the 2016 Mining Code);
• Law 96/12 of 5 August 1996 on the framework law relating to environmental management;
• Law 92-007 of 12 August 1992 establishing the Labour Code in Cameroon; and
• Decree 2005/0577PM of 23 February 2005 on the Procedures for Carrying Out Environmental Impact Assessments.