Section 91: Extension services.

The Government through the Ministry shall provide the following extension services to duly registered and performing mining co-operatives of small scale and artisanal miners-(a) prospecting and exploration services shall be provided for registered mining co-operatives to determine the geological setting, structure and nature of occurrence, quantity and quality of minerals being mined ;
(b) provide mineral testing standards and the determination of mineral grades ;
(c) provide proven mineral reserve evaluation including feasibility reports ;
(d) assist small scale miners on mine design and planning suitable for the deposit ;
(e) teach adequate skills in mining to small scale and artisanal miners and regularly introduce them to new mining technology ;
(f) provision of teaching equipment and plant for hire on an arrangement with manufacturers of leasing companies and proper linkage and guarantees provided ;
(g) introduce appropriate mineral processing technology skills in order to meet market demands and optimize profit;
(h) provision of environmental impact assessment report and detailed guidelines on waste and tailing disposal ;
(i) introduction of health and safety procedure in the mines, provision of water and health facilities to large mining camps ;
(j) holding regular workshops to update miners knowledge on legal, marketing, business skills and infrastructural support, facilitate mineral testing and the determination of mineral grades ; and
(k) facilitate mineral testing and the determination of mineral grades.