The Mining Law of 1984 is the primary law governing the mining sector in Somalia. The law regulates all mining operations and related activities within the country. The regulatory framework for the sector includes the Mining Regulation, Decree No. 22 of 9 January 1984. Other substantive laws within the regulatory framework for the mining sector can be found below. The official version of the law is in Somali, with an official translation available in English. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is the government entity regulating the mining sector. The country's mining contracts are available at: https://www.resourcecontracts.org.  

Last updated 02 April 2024