Until recently the mining act 1978 has applied to the land area of the western australia and, by arrangement with the commonwealth, the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea from the baseline. This act amends certain provisions of the mines and minerals development and regulation mmdr act, 1957 and seeks to address emergent policy and regulatory issues pertaining to the mining. The mines and mineral development and regulation amendment act, 2015 was passed by the parliament during the just concluded budget session. The regulations were issued for the purpose of setting out the rules, procedures and processes for the acquisition of mineral titles, and to give effect to the minerals and mining act no. Mining act ministry of energy, northern development and. The act was amended by the mines and minerals development and regulation amendment act, 2015 replacing the ordinance promulgated on 12 january 2015.
It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law. This includes allocating and conserving water resources, managing public lands, and protecting the environment while providing. Legal authenticity remains with the official norwegian version as published in norsk lovtidend. Purpose of the act the purpose of the act is to promote and ensure socially.
The act provides for the control on mining operations in zimbabwe, for the establishment of the mining affairs board and the administration of the act and for the definition of various rights and duties of persons involved in mining operations or circumstances relating to such operations. The act con tains specific provisions that wi ll enhance private sector leadership in the development of the mining industry in the country. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals development act, 2015, and shall come into operation on 1st july, 2015. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires annual charge means the annual charge payable by the holder of a mineral right under section 152. The purpose of the act is to encourage prospecting, online mining claim registration and exploration for the development of mineral resources, in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing. Mines and minerals act 3 51 evidence 52 investigation and inspection 53 bidding at sales 54 prohibition 55 compensation for unauthorized taking 56 injection wells 57 ownership of storage rights, etc. Mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957 no. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the mines and minerals regulation and development act, 1957. The mines and minerals act, 2015 welcome to national. From that date granted mining tenements and applications that encroach into this area are now governed by the offshore minerals act 2003 and not the mining act. Be it enacted by parliament in the eighth year of the republic of india as follows chapter i preliminary 1. The federal governments policy for minerals resource management is expressed in the mining and minerals policy act of 1970, foster and encourage private enterprise in the development of economically sound and stable industries, and in the orderly and eco nomic development of domestic. The baseline is a nominated line that generally constitutes the mean low. It applies to all mines and minerals and related natural resources belonging to the crown including wells, mines, quarries and minerals.
Establishment ofthe solid minerals development fund. An act to revise the law relating to the exploration for, mining and processing of, minerals. This act is applicable to all mineral except minor minerals and atomic minerals. Minerals and mining general regulation 20 march 2012 and is aimed at providing clearer interpretations of mma.
An act to reenact with substantial amendments the provisions that regulate the law relating to mines and minerals. Deputy premier, treasurer and minister for aboriginal and torres strait islander partnerships. The mines and minerals development and regulation bill. In accordance with section 110 of the mma, a legislative been introduced by the minister responsible for mines on him under the mma. Part 1 preliminary enacted by the parliament of lesotho short title and commencement this act may be cited as the mines and minerals act, 2005 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by notice. The new minerals and mining regulations, 2011 highlights and. The mines and minerals act the mines and minerals environmental regulations arrangement of regulations part i preliminary regulations 1. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to mines and minerals. Mining and minerals policy act of 1970 as amended through p. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals amendment act 2014 and commences on the pt day of july 2014. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals amendment act, no. Mines and minerals zimbabwe legal information institute.
Endtoend accounting of minerals can be possible through reporting systems enabled under this act and to be laid down in sublegislation section 52 and section 445. Government gazette of the republic of namibia r 19,50 windhoek 31 december 1992 no. Mining act legislation department of mines, industry. The act defines mines and minerals, and sets out how agreements in respect. The offshore minerals act 2003 which commenced on january 1, 2011 fulfills western australias commitment to that agreement. Alberta regulation 682011 mines and minerals act carbon sequestration tenure regulation table of contents 1 definitions 2 application evaluation permits 3 evaluation permit 4 term of evaluation permit 5 area and boundaries of evaluation permit 6 annual rental for evaluation permit 7 monitoring, measurement and verification plan for permit. Section 3 ar 1702015 3 mines and minerals dispute resolution regulation 2 only one objection may be made in respect of the same dispute of a prescribed matter. Mines and minerals act national assembly of zambia. The mines and minerals development and regulation act, 1957. Short title this act may be cited as the mines and minerals act.
An act to provide for the 1development and regulation of mines and minerals under the control of the union. Revises and consolidates the law on mines and minerals. Short title, extent and commencement1 this act may be. Htrel holders are required to relinquish area each year and exit within six yearssection 65. This publication is a compilation of the text of public law 91631. Arun kumar, joint secretary, ministry of mines at ficcis interactive meeting on optimizing project clearance framework for stimulating investments. Interpretation 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise requires associated company means a company that directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by a party to the mineral project or a company which directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by a. It details the process and conditions for acquiring a mining or. Legislation online faolex food and agricultural organization of the united nations pdf of law in english doc. Some of the salient provisions contained in the act. Provides that all mineral resources are the property of the nation of ghana. The mines and minerals regulation and development act 1957 is an act of the parliament of india enacted to regulate the mining sector in india.
S v sibanda crb g 44010 and another crb g 440110 2011 zwbhc 79 20 april 2011. The act provides the government of alberta with authority to administer, allocate, and enter into agreements with respect to minerals. Some of the salient provisions contained in the act are as follows. The amendment was proposed to bring transparency to the allocation of mining licence process by auctions. The mines and minerals act hereinafter referred to as the principal act is amended by adding a new section 36a as follows. Subject to the provision of the mineral rights in tribal territories act, all rights of ownership in minerals are vested in the republic and the the minister shall ensure, in the public interest, that the mineral resources of the republic are investigated and exploited in the most efficient, beneficial and timely manner. It was also a party to a mining agreement ma with the government of zimbabwe. Exercise of powers of minister to grant or refuse mining licences.
It was passed in the lok sabha on 3 march 2015 and in the rajya sabha on 20 march 2015. An act to provide for the regulation of mines and the development of minerals under the control of the union. Establishment and functions of mining affairs board. Applications of other provisions of this act relating to mining leases. This act forms the basic framework of mining regulation in india. How does new act prevent large areas from being blocked, which may not be in national interest or interest of mineral development. Countryterritory zambia document type legislation date 2008 source fao, faolex long title an act to revise the law relating to the prospecting for, mining and processing of minerals. Interpretation part ii environmental impact assessment 3. Mines and minerals act the alberta energy regulator ensures the safe, efficient, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of hydrocarbon resources over their entire life cycle. This act may be cited as the mines and minerals act. Object and purpose of act sustainable development 3. The mines and minerals national assembly of zambia. The mines and minerals act back to the act bilingual pdf part 1 interpretation and application 1.