Act relative to mining and related activities (Mining Act). Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad No. 542, 14 November 2002, 57 pp (.pdf). Long titleWet houdende regels met betrekking tot het onderzoek naar en het winnen van delfstoffen en met betrekking tot met de mijnbouw verwante activiteiten (Mijnbouwwet). Subject Mineral resources Keyword Basic legislation Minerals Mining Exploration EIA Liability/compensation Authorization/permit Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on a date to be established by Royal Decree. Abstract This Act regulates the exploration and exploitation of minerals and other substances of organic origin as defined in article 1, but not certain gasses, clay, sand, etc. Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Implemented by Decree containing rules relative to the environment in relation with mobile installations and marine underwater installations (General Provisions Mining and Environment Decree). Legislation | Netherlands | 2008 (2010) Keyword: Mining, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Collective Environmental Act, 2023. Legislation | Netherlands | 2023 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, Institution, Authorization/permit, Noise pollution, Policy/planning, Potable water, Poultry products, Land tenure, Ownership, Mining, Effluent waste water/discharge, Governance, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Alien species Source: FAO, FAOLEX