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Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Environmental planning Exploration Inspection Mining Institution Registration Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Royalties/fees Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples Minerals Sustainable development Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act, consisting of 14 Parts and completed by nine Schedules, is to encourage an economically viable mining and extractive industries which makes the best use of mineral resources in a way that is compatible with the economic, social and environmental objectives of the State. For this purpose, the Act aims at encouraging and facilitating the exploration for minerals and the continuation of mining operations, and at establishing a legal framework for the sustainable development of the use of mineral resources, for the rehabilitation of land, for licences and related matters as well as for health and safety measures. The Act defines which land are not available for exploration and mining (sect. 6), allows aerial surveys without licences (sect. 8) and contains provisions on ownership of minerals (sect. 9) and on royalties (sect. 12). Part 2 regulates exploration licences and mining licences; Part 4 provides for the establishment of the Mining and Environment Advisory Committee and regulates its operation; Part 5 concerns miner's rights, fossicking and the related procedures and authorities. Part 6 is dedicated to the operation of the mining register, Part 7 to rehabilitation of land; Part 8 provides for compensation and codes fo pratice while Part 9 regulates inspections. The Act also contains provisions on enforcement, offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Extractive Industries) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2015)

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral Resources Development Regulations 2002.

Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Zoning, Offences/penalties, Mining, Access right

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2015)

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Interim Regulations 2018.

Legislation | Australia | 2018

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Royalties/fees, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Resources Industry Legislation Amendment Act, 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009

Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Soil rehabilitation, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Resources Legislation Amendment Act 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX