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Mineral Development Act 1994, No. 525

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the inspection and regulation of the exploration and mining of minerals and mineral ores and for other matters connected therewith.
Subject
Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Mining Exploration Minerals Erosion Authorization/permit Institution Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 1 August 1998.
Abstract

This Act makes rules concerning the exploration and mining of minerals and mineral ores. It is composed of the following eight Parts: (I) Preliminary; (II) Administration; (III) Regulation of Exploration and Mining; (IV) Accident and Inquiry; (V) Enforcement, Investigation, Evidence, Offences and Penalties; (VI) Miscellaneous; (VII) Regulations; (VIII) Transitional and Saving Provisions.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mineral Development (Operational Mining Scheme, Plans and Record Books) Regulations, 2007.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2007

Keyword: Mining, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mineral Development (Amendment) Act, 2008.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2008

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX