CES governor approves new mining regulations to attract investment
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By Correspondent
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, approved a new mining regulation aimed at strengthening oversight mechanisms, enshrining the principle of accountability, and ensuring the sustainable management of mineral resources throughout the state.
A statement issued by the Governor’s office indicated that this approval followed his receipt of the official draft of the regulation from the state committee tasked with evaluating and regulating artisanal mining activities.
The Governor commended the committee’s efforts and professional competence in drafting this regulatory framework, describing the step as a fundamental pillar for enhancing governance in the growing mining sector, thus serving the state’s economic agenda of diversifying income sources and reducing reliance on a single resource.
Immediately after the approval, Governor Adil directed the state’s Minister of Trade and Industry to expedite the implementation procedures to activate the new regulation and bring it into effect as soon as possible.
Once activated, the new regulation will provide a comprehensive legal framework to regulate and guide all mining activities in Central Equatoria State. The newly introduced regulations are expected to contribute to the development of the field inspection system, the activation of geological and environmental compliance standards, and the strengthening of legal enforcement procedures, in addition to establishing clear and transparent requirements for granting operating licenses to investing companies.
State authorities are betting that this legislative framework will contribute to building a mining sector that attracts foreign and responsible investment and provides a transparent and sustainable working environment, thus ensuring the highest possible economic return for local development and the state economy as a whole. This step represents a significant milestone in efforts to regulate and control traditional and artisanal mining and direct its revenues towards comprehensive growth.
