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Mines and Minerals Management Act, 1995.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Mining Environmental planning Exploration Soil rehabilitation Tax/levy Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 September 1995.
Abstract

This Act regulates the exploitation of minerals in the Kingdom of Bhutan and provides a legal framework for regulating the mining industry.

Full text
English
Website
www.asianlii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mines and Minerals Management Regulations, 2022.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2022

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Freshwater pollution, Monitoring, Noise pollution, Pollution control, Access-to-justice, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Exploration, Inspection, Lease, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Minerals, Mining, Registration, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX