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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)

Chapter 5 : Minerals and Petroleum Board

58. Functions of Board

 

(1) The Board—
(a) must advise the Minister on—
(i) any matter which must be referred to the Board by or under this Act,
(ii) the sustainable development of the nation’s mineral and petroleum resources;
(iii) the transformation and downscaling of the minerals and petroleum industries; and
(iv) objections referred to the Minister by the Board;

[Section 58(1)(a) substituted by section 46 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]

(b) must, in consultation with the Mining Qualifications Authority, ensure the promotion of human resource development in the minerals and mining industry; and
(c) may—
(i) report to the Minister on any matter relating to the application of this Act; and
(ii) enquire into and report to the Minister on any matter concerning the objects of this Act.

 

(2) The Board must give priority to matters referred to it by the Minister.