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Management for mining titles/rights on a "first come, first served" basis Application of the principle of "use it or lose it" to mining title/rights administration Use of time limits for granting titles
Promotion of the private sector investment in solid minerals sector Improvement of the investment climate and attraction of foreign investors Generation of appropriate revenue for the government
The Agency has a dedicated team working assiduously to ensure that mining permits and leases applications are processed within the shortest time possible
The Mining and Minerals Act (2007) defines the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (MCO) as an autonomous body administering mining titles with integrity and in a transparent manner on a "first come, first served" basis.
Receive, consider and dispose of applications for mineral titles and permits as well as applications for the transfer, renewal, modification, and relinquishment of mineral titles or extension
Create and maintain a cartographic database of all mineral titles and applications in both paper and electronic formats (the cadastral maps).
Grant, issue, suspend and (with the approval of the Minister) revoke mineral titles;
Maintain a chronological record of all applications for mineral titles in a Priority Register and General Register and maintain the cadastral registers;
Create and maintain a database of all mineral titles and applications;