The Swazi Nation will participate in mining ventures through its arm Tibiyo Taka Ngwane. Swaziland has an Interministerial Committee on Environment. Sectoral environmental legislation includes the Natural Resources Act and the Water Act. The Natural Resources Act grants the Natural Resource Board limited authority over the use of natural resources including minerals. Government negotiates with investors an environmental impact assessment, statement and rehabilitation.
Mining is authorized by a location or a mining lease.
Locations include 'lode', 'alluvial' or 'river'. A mining lease is granted to the holder of a prospecting license, exclusive license or location. If satisfactory work is carried out the renewal may be granted for further period of not more than 21 years. Further renewals are considered. The leaseholder may not enter into any agreement with any entity outside Swaziland for the joint control of the price, output or sale of minerals mined, without the consent of the Ngwenyama.