Persons who carry out the business of mining and removing mineral substances from land situated within the Central Province, upon a licence, are required to pay a Mineral Tax at a rate of zero point five per centum (0.5%) with effect from 01.04.2014 on the gross value of the turnover of minerals mined. Mineral Tax is charged under section 9(1) of the Finance (Supplementary Provisions) Statute of the Central Province No. 03 of 1996.