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Minerals and Mining (Licensing) Regulations 2012 (LI 2176)

Regulation 83(1) Where  a mortgage  is redeemed,  the holder and the mortgagee shall give notice to the Commission by submitting proof of the redemption, and  the  Commission   shall record  the  details  of the  redemption   in the General   Register,  and  where  applicable,   amend   the  cadastral   map accordingly.(2) The notice  shall include  a statement  signed by the mortgagee that the holder or mortgagor has fulfilled its obligations under the mortgage and is discharged  from the mortgage.(3)  On receipt  of the notification,  the  Commission   shall record the details of the redemption  in the General  Register.

Procedures to Follow

Submit Your Application
Once you have filled and gathered all the required documents you will have to submit it at the district office.
It takes 5 days to review the application. The next 5 days is for notification of errors.
Submission To Mineral Titles Department (MTD)
10 days after registration, the district office shall submit the application to MTD.
MTD review the application in 10 days and records it in the priority register 
MTD Publishes In The Gazette
15 days after recording, MTD publishes in the gazette, notify chiefs, traditional authorities etc. through the Commission's District Offices. 
Application Dossier
Within ten (10) days after publication, District Office shall submit application dossier to MTD for appropriate recommendation to Minister
Minister Takes Decision
Once you have completed these steps you are ready to start your business.
You need to renew your license every three (3) years.
Approval / Rejected
21 days notification to applicant and Fees payable if approved.
Reasons are given if rejected. 
Applicable Fees
Within 60 days, applicant pays applicable fees and gives notice of acceptance of the grant to Minister and Commission in writing. 
License
Minister on proof of payment of applicable fees, issues licence to applicant within 30 days after the date of acceptance of the grant.
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Responsible Institution

Minerals Commission

36 Second Cantonments Cl, Accra
Email:mlnrinfo@mlnr.gov.gh
Website:http://mincom.gov.gh

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