Mining & Natural Resources — 110 Nodes
- 30 CFR Part 46 - Training and Retraining of Miners Engaged in Shell Dredging, or Employed at Sand, Gravel, Surface Stone, Surface Clay, Colloidal Phosphate, or Surface Limestone Mines (MSHA)
30 CFR Part 46 sets the mandatory MSHA requirements for training and retraining miners at shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, and surface limestone mines. Operators must… - 30 CFR Part 48 Subpart A - Training and Retraining of Miners Working at Underground Mines (MSHA)
30 CFR Part 48 Subpart A sets the mandatory MSHA requirements for submitting and obtaining approval of programs for training and retraining miners working in underground mines, including compensation requirements. Each… - 30 CFR Part 50 - MSHA Notification, Investigation, Reports and Records of Accidents, Injuries, Illnesses, Employment, and Coal Production in Mines
Mine operators must immediately contact MSHA - at once and without delay, within 15 minutes - at the toll-free number 1-800-746-1553 once the operator knows or should know that an accident as defined in § 50.2 has… - 30 USC § 181 - Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (Lands Subject to Disposition)
30 USC § 181 (Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, Pub. L. 66-146, 41 Stat. 437; substantially amended over time) establishes the federal leasing framework for specified mineral deposits removing them from operation of the… - 30 USC § 22 - General Mining Law of 1872 (Lands Open to Purchase by Citizens)
30 USC § 22 (originally enacted May 10, 1872 as Section 1 of the Mining Act, codified at Revised Statutes § 2319, with subsequent amendments) is the foundational provision of the General Mining Law of 1872 establishing… - Arctic Resource Development Governance - Arctic Council Soft-Law Forum (Ottawa Declaration 1996), Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas Guidelines (PAME), and the Arctic Economic Council Responsible Resource Development Working Group
There is no binding Arctic Council instrument titled 'Guidelines for Responsible Resource Development'. The Arctic Council, established by the 1996 Ottawa Declaration, is a high-level intergovernmental forum that… - AU EPBC Act 1999 - Environmental Impact Assessment and Federal Approval for Matters of National Environmental Significance
Australia's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) requires referral and federal approval for any action likely to have a significant impact on Matters of National Environmental… - Australia - Western Australia Mineral Resources Act 1989 - Mining Tenement Framework
Western Australia's Mineral Resources Act 1989 (MRA) administered by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) and the Mining Warden Courts governs the grant, transfer, renewal, and… - Australia Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 - DCCEEW
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act, Cth) is Australia's primary federal environmental law requiring referral and assessment of actions that have, or are likely to have, a… - Australia Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 Section 29 - Exploration Licence Grant Criteria and Conditions for Offshore Petroleum
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPGGSA) is the principal Commonwealth legislation governing petroleum exploration and production in Commonwealth offshore areas (beyond 3 nautical miles from… - Bolivia Ley de Mineria y Metalurgia No. 535 de 28 de Mayo de 2014 (AJAM, Lithium and Potassium Strategic Elements, Cooperative Mining, Indigenous Participation, Royalty and Patente Regime)
Bolivia's Ley de Mineria y Metalurgia No. 535, enacted 28 May 2014 and published 2 June 2014, comprehensively regulates mining-metallurgical activities throughout Bolivian territory. Article 2 confirms that mineral… - Botswana Mines and Minerals Act Chapter 66:01 - Diamond and Mineral Mining Rights Framework
Botswana's Mines and Minerals Act Chapter 66:01 (as amended) vests all mineral rights in the state regardless of land ownership; establishes a licensing regime for prospecting licences, mining licences, mineral… - CA Impact Assessment Act 2019 - Federal Environmental and Impact Assessment for Designated Projects in Canada
Canada's Impact Assessment Act 2019 (IAA) requires federal impact assessment for Designated Projects (major mines, pipelines, nuclear facilities, interprovincial projects) through the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada,… - Canada ESTMA - Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Payments to Governments Reporting
Canada's ESTMA requires extractive companies (mining, oil and gas) listed on Canadian stock exchange or operating in Canada to publicly disclose payments to domestic and foreign governments above CAD 100,000 - covering… - Canada Impact Assessment Act 2019 (IAA) - Federal Major Project Review and Environmental Assessment
Canada's Impact Assessment Act (IAA, S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1, as amended by the Online Streaming Act 2023 and following the Supreme Court of Canada 2023 reference opinion requiring amendments to provincial jurisdiction… - Canada Impact Assessment Act 2019 Section 22 - Mandatory Factors in Federal Impact Assessment of Designated Mining Projects
Section 22 of Canada's Impact Assessment Act 2019 (IAA) specifies the mandatory and discretionary factors that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) must consider when conducting a federal impact assessment of a… - Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects
NI 43-101 mandates that all public disclosures of scientific and technical information related to mineral projects in Canada must be prepared or supervised by a Qualified Person (QP) as defined under Section 1.2. It… - Código de Minería (Ley N° 18.248), de 1983
This regulation establishes the legal framework for the acquisition, maintenance, and forfeiture of mining concessions in Chile, including exploration and exploitation rights, environmental obligations, and oversight by… - Colombia Mining Code - Law 685 of 2001
Colombia's Mining Code (Law 685/2001, amended by Laws 1382/2010 and 1753/2015) establishes the legal framework for exploration, exploitation, and transformation of mineral resources. It requires a single integrated… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for the environmental sustainability of economic activities in the mining and extractive sector
This regulation sets out the technical screening criteria, including do no significant harm (DNSH) conditions and minimum social safeguards, for extractive activities related to critical raw materials to qualify as… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for the environmental sustainability of economic activities in the mining and extractive sector
This regulation establishes technical screening criteria under the EU Taxonomy for determining when mining and extractive activities substantially contribute to environmental sustainability without causing significant… - CRIRSCO International Reporting Template - Mineral Resource and Reserve Reporting
The CRIRSCO International Reporting Template (2019) is the harmonised global standard for public reporting of Mineral Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Mineral Reserves, maintained by the Committee for Mineral… - Directive 2006/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the management of waste from extractive industries and amending Directive 2004/35/EC
The Directive requires that waste from land‑based extractive industries be managed to prevent adverse effects on the environment and human health, mandating waste characterisation, permitting, financial guarantees and… - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1502 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Due Diligence Requirements for U.S. Public Companies
Requires U.S. public companies to conduct supply chain due diligence and file an annual Conflict Minerals Report (Form SD) if they manufacture or contract to manufacture products containing tin, tantalum, tungsten, or… - EITI Standard 2023 - Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Disclosures, Validation and Subnational Reporting
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard 2023 is the global voluntary standard for transparent and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources. Adopted by the EITI Members at the… - Enterprise Risk Management-Integrating with Strategy and Performance: Application to Mining Operations for Commodity Price, Geopolitical, and Environmental Risks
This framework requires mining enterprises to integrate enterprise risk management (ERM) into strategic planning and performance monitoring, specifically addressing commodity price volatility, geopolitical instability,… - Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 - Referral, Assessment and Approval of Actions that May Impact Matters of National Environmental Significance
The EPBC Act 1999 requires any mining project proponent whose action is likely to have a significant impact on a Matter of National Environmental Significance (MNES) to refer that action to the Australian Minister for… - EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542 Article 52 - Supply Chain Due Diligence for Cobalt, Nickel, Lithium, and Natural Graphite in Industrial, EV, and LMT Batteries
Article 52 of the EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542 requires economic operators placing industrial batteries, electric vehicle batteries, and light means of transport batteries on the EU market to implement supply chain… - EU Critical Raw Materials Act 2024/1252 - Strategic Project Designation, 2030 Capacity Benchmarks and Supply Chain Diversification
Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (Critical Raw Materials Act, CRMA)… - EU Mining Waste Directive 2006/21/EC - Extractive Industry Waste Facility Management and Financial Security
Directive 2006/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the management of waste from extractive industries establishes requirements for waste facilities at mining, quarrying, and mineral processing… - Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard 2023
The EITI Standard 2023 requires implementing countries and extractive companies to disclose payments, production data, and beneficial ownership information to promote transparency and accountability in oil, gas, and… - Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard 2023
The EITI Standard 2023 requires implementing countries and extractive companies to disclose revenues, production, contracts, beneficial ownership, and revenue distribution to promote transparency and accountability in… - Federal Mine Safety and Health Act 1977 - MSHA Compliance Framework
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) establishes mandatory health and safety standards for all US mines, requiring the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to conduct at least four… - Federal Mining Act (Bundesberggesetz - BBergG)
This Act governs the prospecting, extraction and treatment of mineral resources in Germany (Section 1). It distinguishes freely mineable and freehold mineral resources (Section 3) and establishes the mining… - Ghana Minerals and Mining Act 703 of 2006
Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act 703 (2006), amended by Act 900 (2015), vests all minerals in the President in trust for the people of Ghana, establishes the Minerals Commission as regulator, and governs exploration… - Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) 2020 - Consequence Classification, Design, Operation and Closure Requirements for Tailings Facilities
The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management requires Operators to implement zero tolerance for human fatalities and strive for zero harm to people and the environment across all lifecycle phases of tailings… - GRI 14 Mining Sector Standard 2022 - Sector-Specific Material Topics, Disclosures and Reporting Requirements for Mining and Quarrying Companies
This standard requires mining and quarrying companies to report on sector-specific impacts including biodiversity, water, tailings management, and community relations, with mandatory disclosures under GRI 14,… - IAEA Safety Guide SSG-52 - Radiation Protection and Safety in Uranium Mining and Processing
IAEA Safety Guide No. SSG-52 (2019) provides the international technical standard for radiation protection and safety in uranium mining and processing operations, covering radon and radon progeny exposure control… - IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability
The IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability (PS1-PS8) apply to all IFC investment-and-advisory clients including extractive-sector projects; mining clients must demonstrate compliance… - IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability 2012 - Standards PS1-PS8 Applied to Mining Projects: Labour, Community, Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage
The IFC Performance Standards (PS1-PS8) apply to all mining projects financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), requiring robust environmental and social risk management, including labor standards,… - ILO Convention C176 Safety and Health in Mines 1995
ILO Convention No. 176 on Safety and Health in Mines, adopted by the International Labour Conference in June 1995 and in force since 5 June 1998, requires ratifying member states to formulate, implement, and… - Impact Assessment Act
The Impact Assessment Act requires federal impact assessments for designated mining projects carried out on federal lands or supported by federal authorities, with a focus on preventing or mitigating significant adverse… - Indonesia Mineral and Coal Mining Law No. 3/2020
The law mandates that mining operators obtain the appropriate IUP classification, meet domestic processing (down‑stream) requirements, fulfill divestment obligations, adhere to production quotas and royalty payments,… - International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Mining Principles 2020 - Position Statements on Environment, People and Ethics for Member Companies
The ICMM Mining Principles 2020 comprise 10 Principles supported by 38 Performance Expectations across environment, social responsibility, and ethical governance, with mandatory adherence to Principle 1 on ethical… - International Seabed Authority (ISA) LTC Recommendations for the Guidance of Contractors under Exploration Contracts - Periodic Review, Environmental Baseline and Area Relinquishment
This regulation establishes the framework for contractors to prepare five-year periodic review reports, conduct environmental impact assessments, and report annual activities and expenditures for exploration of… - IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining v1.0 - Independent Third-Party Assurance
The IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining v1.0 (2018), published by the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance, is a voluntary best-practice standard for industrial-scale mine sites assessed against more than 420… - ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems - Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 14001:2015 requires organisations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an environmental management system covering identification of environmental aspects (Clause 6.1.2), legal and other… - ISO 14046:2014 Environmental Management - Water Footprint - Principles, Requirements and Guidelines
This standard specifies principles, requirements and guidelines for conducting and reporting a water footprint assessment of products, processes, and organizations within the mining sector using life cycle assessment… - ISO 31000:2018 Risk management - Guidelines
ISO 31000:2018 provides principles and guidelines for establishing a risk management framework and process within organizations, including mining operations, to systematically identify, analyze, evaluate, treat, monitor… - JORC Code 2012 - Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee Mineral Reporting Standard
The JORC Code (2012 Edition) is the mandatory Australasian standard for public reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves; it mandates a three-category resource classification (Inferred,… - Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) 2003 - Rough Diamond Trade Controls, Warranties and Participating Country Obligations to Prevent Conflict Diamonds
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) requires all participating countries to implement import/export controls on rough diamonds using tamper-resistant certificates to prevent conflict diamonds from entering… - Law No. 18-001 of 9 March 2018 on the Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The DRC Mining Code 2018 (Law No. 18-001 of 9 March 2018) establishes the legal framework for mineral exploration, exploitation, and artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, requiring all mining… - Law No. 18-001 of 9 March 2018 on the Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This law establishes royalty rates, state participation in mining projects, special regimes for strategic minerals, and environmental obligations for all mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It… - London Metal Exchange (LME) Responsible Sourcing Requirements 2019 - LME-Approved Brands, Cobalt Guidance, Passports and Supply Chain Due Diligence Standards
The LME Responsible Sourcing Policy 2019 mandates that all producers of nickel, cobalt, and other specified metals listed on the LME implement supply chain due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence… - Mapping Mining to the Sustainable Development Goals: An Atlas (SDSN, CCSI, UNDP, WEF, 2016) - SDG Integration Guidance for Mining
There is no discrete instrument titled the 'UN SDSN Mining and SDG Alignment Framework'. The genuine SDSN-related mining resource is 'Mapping Mining to the Sustainable Development Goals: An Atlas', produced by the… - Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations
These regulations establish effluent quality standards, monitoring requirements, and environmental effects monitoring for metal and diamond mining operations in Canada, as required under the Fisheries Act, Section… - Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health Standards, 30 CFR Parts 56 and 57
This regulation establishes mandatory safety and health standards for all surface and underground metal and nonmetal mining operations in the United States, enforced by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).… - Mexico Ley Minera 1992 - Federal Mining Law
Mexico's Ley Minera (Federal Mining Law, last reformed 2014) and its Reglamento govern exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in Mexican territory. Concessions are granted by the Secretaria de Economia for… - Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996
The Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 establishes mandatory health and safety obligations for all mining operations in South Africa, requiring mine employers to conduct risk assessments, appoint Health and Safety… - Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Public Law 95-164, 30 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.
The Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 establishes mandatory health and safety standards for all coal and non-coal mines in the United States, requiring mine operators to comply with inspection regimes, hazard… - Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002
The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 establishes state custodianship over all mineral and petroleum resources in South Africa, mandates equitable access through prospecting and mining rights,… - Mongolia Minerals Law 2006 - Exploration and Mining Licensing with State Participation Rights
Mongolia's Minerals Law (2006, amended 2023) establishes exploration and mining licences administered by MRPAM, requires state participation of 34% (non-state-funded) or 50% (state-funded) in strategic deposits… - Mozambique Mining Law 20/2014 - Concessions, Environmental Compliance, and Royalty Framework
Mozambique Law 20/2014 replaces Law 14/2002, establishing five mining title categories (Mining Concession, Simple Mining Licence, Artisanal Licence, Reconnaissance, Mining Pass), mandatory Environmental Compliance… - Namibia Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act 33 of 1992 - Licensing and Royalty Framework
Namibia's Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act 33 of 1992, as amended by Act 8 of 2015, governs five licence categories (EPL, Mining Licence, Retention Licence, Claim, Reconnaissance), mandates Environmental Management… - New Zealand Resource Management Act 1991 - Sustainable Management, Resource Consents, and RMA Reform
The Resource Management Act 1991 (New Zealand) (RMA) is the principal legislation governing the use of land, water, air, and the coastal marine area in New Zealand. Section 5 establishes the purpose of the RMA: to… - Nigeria Solid Minerals Development Act 2007 - Mining Cadastre Licensing and Federal Minerals Royalty Compliance
Nigeria's Federal Minerals and Mining Act Cap F26 LFN 2004 as replaced by the Solid Minerals Development Act 2007 (SMDA 2007) vests all mineral resources in the Federal Government and establishes the Mining Cadastre… - Norway Mineral Resources Act 2009 (Mineralloven) - Mining Rights, State Ownership, and Saami Rights Framework
The Norwegian Mineral Resources Act (Mineralloven) of 19 June 2009 No. 101 governs exploration and extraction of minerals on mainland Norway, establishing a two-category ownership system (state minerals vs. landowner… - Norway Petroleum Activities Act 1996 Section 4-1 - Petroleum Exploration and Production Licences: Conditions, HSE Obligations, and Resource Management Requirements
Section 4-1 of the Norwegian Petroleum Activities Act 1996 (PAA) governs the grant of production licences for exploration and production of petroleum on the Norwegian continental shelf. A production licence grants the… - OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (3rd Edition 2016)
This guidance requires mineral supply chain actors - including smelters, refiners, traders, and downstream companies - to implement a risk-based due diligence framework to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on risks… - OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals 2016 - Five-Step Framework for Conflict-Free Mineral Sourcing from High-Risk Areas
The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (3rd edition, 2016) provides a non-binding but internationally recognised five-step framework for… - Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Titles Administration and Other Measures) Act 2021
This Act amends the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 to introduce requirements relating to change in control of registered titleholders, trailing liability for decommissioning, digital readiness,… - PDAC e3 Plus - Responsible Exploration Framework: Community Engagement, Indigenous Peoples Rights, Environment and Health/Safety Best Practices for Mineral Exploration Companies
The PDAC e3 Plus framework requires mineral exploration companies to develop and implement documented community engagement plans, Indigenous Peoples consultation processes, environmental impact assessments, and health &… - Reglamento de Protección Ambiental para Actividades de Minería y Beneficio Minero, Decreto Supremo N° 014-92-EM
This regulation requires all mining operators in Peru to submit an Environmental Impact Study (EIA) or Environmental Management Programme (PMA) depending on project scale, establish financial assurance via remediation… - Reglamento sobre Orden, Higiene y Seguridad Minera, Decreto Supremo N° 132, de 2004, del Ministerio de Minería
This regulation establishes mandatory safety, health, and operational protocols for all mining operations in Chile, including explosives handling, ground control, ventilation, and emergency response. It applies to all… - Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2017 laying down supply chain due diligence obligations for Union importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas
This regulation requires EU-based importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG) to conduct mandatory due diligence on their supply chains to ensure minerals do not finance armed conflict or contribute to human… - Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020 (Text with EEA relevance)
This regulation establishes benchmarks for domestic extraction, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials within the EU, mandates diversification of supply chains, and designates strategic raw materials… - Responsible Jewellery Council Code of Practices (COP) 2019 - Responsible Business Practices for Gold, Silver, PGMs and Gemstones Supply Chain Members
This standard requires jewellery and watch supply chain companies to implement responsible business practices across human rights, labour rights, health and safety, and product integrity. Compliance is verified through… - Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (ILO Convention C176)
ILO Convention C176 obliges mine employers to (i) ensure safe and healthy working conditions (Article 3), (ii) conduct systematic risk assessments (Article 4), and (iii) implement specific controls for ground stability,… - SAMREC Code 2016 - South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves
Clause 3 of the SAMREC Code defines a Public Report and requires that any public disclosure of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Mineral Reserves be compiled by a Competent Person accredited under the SAMREC… - SEC Rule 13p-1 - Conflict Minerals Disclosure (Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502)
SEC Rule 13p-1, implementing Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, requires SEC reporting companies that manufacture or contract to manufacture products for which conflict… - South Africa Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 Mining Rights and Social Obligations
South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (MPRDA) vests all mineral and petroleum resources in the custody of the state and requires mining companies to obtain prospecting rights, mining… - South Africa MPRDA 2002 - Mineral Rights, Mining Permits & Social and Labour Plan Obligations
South Africa's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 vests all mineral rights in the South African state - requiring mining rights, prospecting rights, and social and labour plans from the DMRE,… - Supreme Decree No. 014-92-EM: General Mining Law of Peru
This regulation establishes the legal framework for mineral exploration, exploitation, and environmental management in Peru, requiring mining concession holders to submit Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and… - Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) establishes permitting, environmental protection, reclamation, and enforcement requirements for coal mining operations in the United States. It applies to all… - Tanzania Mining Act No. 14 of 2010 - Mineral Licensing and Royalty Framework
Tanzania's Mining Act 2010 as amended by the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2019 establishes a mineral licensing regime administered by the Mining Commission, requiring local content (minimum 51% Tanzanian… - UK Coal Industry Act 1994: The Coal Authority, Licensing of Coal-Mining Operations and Subsidence
The Coal Industry Act 1994 restructured the British coal industry, established the Coal Authority and created the licensing regime for coal-mining operations, administered by the Coal Authority. Section 1 establishes… - UK Mines and Quarries Act 1954: Management Duties, Mine Safety and Offences
The Mines and Quarries Act 1954 is a foundational UK statute on the management and safety of mines and quarries, much of it now operating alongside and partly superseded by regulations made under the Health and Safety… - UN Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) 2019 - Bridging Mineral, Energy and Renewable Resource Classification: E, F, G Axes, Harmonisation with JORC/SPE-PRMS and Project Status Assessment
The UN Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC 2019) requires project owners to assign a classification code based on three axes - E (environmental-socio-economic viability, E1-E3), F (technical feasibility,… - UN Global Compact - Supply Chain Sustainability in Mining: Ten Principles, Due Diligence on Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption in Mineral Supply Chains and Supplier Engagement
This framework requires companies in the mining and mineral supply chain sectors to implement due diligence processes aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), OECD Due Diligence… - UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights - Mining Sector Application: Free Prior Informed Consent, Artisanal Mining and Operational Grievance Mechanisms
This regulation requires mining companies to respect human rights through the implementation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes with Indigenous Peoples, integrate artisanal and small-scale miners into… - UN Minamata Convention Article 7 Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Mercury Reduction
Minamata Convention Article 7 requires Parties where artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is more than insignificant to develop and implement a national action plan to reduce and, where feasible, eliminate… - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Part XI - The Area: International Seabed Mining Regime
Establishes the international legal framework for deep seabed mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction under the principle that the seabed is the common heritage of mankind. Applies to all states and entities… - United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) 2007 - Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Obligations Applicable to Mining on Indigenous Lands
UNDRIP requires states and corporations to obtain the free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) of Indigenous peoples before approving or commencing any mining project affecting their lands or territories. This obligation… - United States Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) (Title 30 USC Chapter 25): Congressional Findings, Statement of Purpose, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, Environmental Protection Performance Standards, Permits, and Civil and Criminal Penalties
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), Public Law 95-87 of 3 August 1977, codified at Title 30 of the United States Code, Chapter 25, is the principal federal statute regulating the… - US 30 CFR Part 56: Safety and Health Standards Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines
US 30 CFR Part 56 establishes safety and health standards for surface metal and nonmetal mines under the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Subparts cover general safety and health… - US Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. Chapter 26): Licensing of Deep Seabed Mining
The Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980, codified at 30 U.S.C. Chapter 26 (sections 1401 through 1473), establishes an interim federal regime for the licensing of exploration and the permitting of commercial… - US Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (30 USC ch 22): Mandatory Standards, Inspections and Penalties
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. ch. 22) governs the safety and health of workers in coal and other mines, administered by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) within… - US Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. Chapter 29): Royalty Accounting, Inspections and Civil Penalties
The Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982, codified at 30 U.S.C. Chapter 29 (sections 1701 through 1759) and amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996, establishes a… - US General Mining Law of 1872 (30 USC ch 2): Locatable Minerals, Mining Claims and Patents
The General Mining Law of 1872 (30 U.S.C. ch. 2) governs the location and patenting of claims to locatable hardrock minerals on federal public-domain lands, administered by the Bureau of Land Management within the… - US Materials Act of 1947 and Surface Resources Act (30 U.S.C. Chapter 15): Disposal of Mineral Materials and Common Varieties on Public Lands
The Materials Act of 1947, together with the Surface Resources Act of 1955, is codified at 30 U.S.C. Chapter 15 (Surface Resources, sections 601 through 615) and governs the disposal of common mineral materials such as… - US Mineral Leasing Act (30 USC ch 3A): Leasing of Federal Coal, Oil, Gas and Mineral Lands
The Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ch. 3A) governs the leasing of public domain lands for the development of coal, oil, gas, phosphate, sodium, potassium, sulphur and other leasable minerals, administered by the Bureau… - US Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 (30 U.S.C. Chapter 7): Leasing of Mineral Deposits in Acquired Federal Lands
The Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947, codified at 30 U.S.C. Chapter 7 (sections 351 through 360), extends the federal mineral leasing system to lands acquired by the United States, authorizing the… - US Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 USC ch 3A): Leasing of Coal, Oil, Gas and Other Minerals on Federal Lands
The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. ch. 3A) is the federal statute governing the leasing of coal, phosphate, sodium, potassium, oil, gas, oil shale and associated minerals on public domain lands, administered by… - US MSHA 30 CFR Part 56 - Safety and Health Standards for Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines
MSHA 30 CFR Part 56 establishes federal safety and health standards for all US surface metal and nonmetal mines including gold, silver, copper, limestone, and phosphate operations, mandating ground control plans, berm… - US MSHA 30 CFR Part 57 - Safety and Health Standards for Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines
MSHA 30 CFR Part 57 establishes federal safety and health standards for underground metal and nonmetal mines including gold, silver, copper, zinc, and potash operations, mandating refuge chambers or equivalent escape… - US MSHA 30 CFR Part 75 - Mandatory Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mines: Ventilation, Roof Support, Electrical Safety, and Emergency Preparedness
30 CFR Part 75 establishes the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) mandatory safety standards for underground coal mines, covering methane and dust control (Subpart D), roof support (Subpart C), ventilation… - US Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA, 30 USC ch 25): Permits, Performance Standards and the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA, 30 U.S.C. ch. 25) is the federal statute regulating the environmental effects of surface coal mining and the reclamation of mined land, administered by the… - Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) 2000 - Risk Assessment, Public and Private Security Arrangements and Incident Reporting for Extractive Companies
The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights guide extractive companies in conducting security operations while respecting human rights, requiring risk assessments, responsible use of force, and engagement with… - Zambia Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015 - Mining Rights, Safety, and Revenue Framework
The Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015 (MMDA) is Zambia's primary mining legislation governing exploration and large-scale mining licences, artisanal and small-scale mining permits, mineral royalties,… - Zimbabwe Mines and Minerals Act Chapter 21:05 - Prospecting, Mining Location Registration and ZMDC State Participation
Zimbabwe's Mines and Minerals Act Chapter 21:05 (originally enacted as the Mines and Minerals Act 1961, substantially amended through the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2019 and Zimbabwe Mines and Minerals Amendment…
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