 NATIONAL MINERALS AGENCY (NMA)
"The National Minerals Agency (NMA) is a regulatory Agency responsible for promoting the sustainable development of Sierra Leone’s minerals sector; collecting, managing and disseminating geo-scientific data and information; implementing mining laws and regulations; managing mineral rights; regulating the trading of minerals; and promoting the rights of mining communities.
The Agency was established in 2012 to ensure transparent and accountable management of the mineral sector which builds investor confidence to make long-term investments. The NMA is headed by a Board of Directors, and has six technical Directorates: the Director of Geological survey; the Directorate of Mines; the Directorate of Precious Minerals Trading; the Directorate of Communication and Community Affairs; the Directorate of Technology and Information Management; and the Directorate of Finance and Administration.
As part of its function, the Agency manages a fair, predictable and transparent mineral rights licencing system including monitoring and compliance, and oversees exploration and mining activities, ensuring that they are conducted in a responsible manner and comply with the laws and regulations of the country. The NMA also oversees a system of diamond trading that is consistent with the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme.
All matters relating to mining, including exploration and minerals trading and export are managed by the NMA.
CONTACT DETAILS |
Director General
Mr. Julius Daniel Mattai
Deputy Director General
Mr. Kelvin Anderson
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New England Ville
Freetown
Email: info@nma.gov.sl
Website:www.nma.gov.sl |
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