NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT

Section 112: Compensation to lessee.

2007Section 112 of 165Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) The holder of a mineral title who surrenders any land as provided for under this Act shall be paid compensation for any interference with any way, work building or plant or for the expenses incurred in the exploration of the area required for public purpose and, in the case of a mining lease, for the loss or reasonable expectation of profits from proved minerals on the land required for public purpose.
(2) Any question arising as to what are proved minerals, shall be determined by the Minister, after obtaining the report of a special committee set up by the Minister for that purpose.
(3) The compensation payable to any of the persons mentioned in subsection (1) of this section shall, if not agreed between the parties, be determined by the court.
(4) The Holder of a Mineral title shall not disturb the occupier of any part of the land specified in the Mineral title Area during the course of any quarrying operation until the land is actually required for the purpose.

Cite this section

Section 112, NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT (2007).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/nigerian-minerals-and-mining-act/section/112/