1 www.lawcommission.gov.np Mines & Minerals Act, 2042 (1985) Date of Royal Assent Date of Publication in the Nepal Gazette 2042-07-14 (October 30, 1985) 2042-7-14 (October 30, 1985) Amending Act: 1. Mines and Minerals (First Amendment) Act, 2050 2051.2.5 (18 April. 1994) 2. Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066 (2010) 1 2066.10.7 (21 Jan, 2010) Act Number 28 of the year 1985 An Act made to provide for matters concerning to Mines and Minerals Preamble: Whereas, in order to maintain convenience and economic welfare of the public-in-general and for rapid economic development of the country, it is expedient to develop mines and minerals deposit existing in the country; Now, therefore, be it enacted by His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev on the advice and with the consent of the Rastriya Panchayat. 1. Short Title and commencement: This Act may be called as “Mines and Minerals Act, 1985 (2042).” (2) This Act shall come into force on such date as Governme...